Monitors / Comparison

Dell S2722DGM vs MSI G273CQ

Monitor · Dell

Dell S2722DGM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time78
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G273CQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

Dell S2722DGM and MSI G273CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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MSI G273CQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell S2722DGMMSI G273CQ
72Gear score72
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelVA
2 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $160

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 S2722DGM or MSI G273CQ better?

Dell S2722DGM and MSI G273CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).