Monitors / Comparison

Dell UltraSharp U2724D vs MSI Optix MAG272CR

Monitor · Dell

Dell UltraSharp U2724D

27″ · 2560×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution80
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CR

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

Dell UltraSharp U2724D and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U2724D leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Dell UltraSharp U2724D

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell UltraSharp U2724DMSI Optix MAG272CR
67Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
≈ $385Estimated 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 UltraSharp U2724D or MSI Optix MAG272CR better?

Dell UltraSharp U2724D and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U2724D leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).