Monitors / Comparison

GamePower Lucid S40 vs MSI G274QPF E2

Monitor · GamePower

GamePower Lucid S40

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time99
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPF E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

GamePower Lucid S40 and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78.

  • Resolution: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

GamePower Lucid S40

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI G274QPF E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GamePower Lucid S40MSI G274QPF E2
79Gear score78
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
400 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelRapid IPS
0.2 msResponse time1 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 GamePower Lucid S40 or MSI G274QPF E2 better?

GamePower Lucid S40 and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78. Resolution: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 180 Hz).