Monitors / Comparison

Dell S2716DG vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · Dell

Dell S2716DG

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 MAG272C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Dell S2716DG and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: Dell S2716DG leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Dell S2716DG

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell S2716DGMSI Optix MAG272C
67Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $370Estimated price—

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 Dell S2716DG or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

Dell S2716DG and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: Dell S2716DG leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).