Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XL2730Z vs MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XL2730Z

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ XL2730Z and MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: BenQ XL2730Z leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XL2730Z

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XL2730ZMSI OPTIX MAG273R2
67Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is BenQ XL2730Z or MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 better?

BenQ XL2730Z and MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: BenQ XL2730Z leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).