Monitors / Comparison

Dell U2917W vs MSI Pro MP272C

Monitor · Dell

Dell U2917W

29″ · 2560×1080 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Pro MP272C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

Dell U2917W and MSI Pro MP272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45.

  • Resolution: Dell U2917W leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP272C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Dell U2917W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Pro MP272C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell U2917WMSI Pro MP272C
46Gear score45
29″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time5 ms

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 U2917W or MSI Pro MP272C better?

Dell U2917W and MSI Pro MP272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 45. Resolution: Dell U2917W leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP272C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Pro MP272C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).