Monitors / Comparison

Cooler Master GM27-CF vs MSI Optix G272

Monitor · Cooler Master

Cooler Master GM27-CF

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Response time69
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G272

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

Cooler Master GM27-CF and MSI Optix G272 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM27-CF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
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Cooler Master GM27-CF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Cooler Master GM27-CFMSI Optix G272
64Gear score64
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
—PanelIPS
3 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 Cooler Master GM27-CF or MSI Optix G272 better?

Cooler Master GM27-CF and MSI Optix G272 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM27-CF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Cooler Master GM27-CF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).