Monitors / Comparison

GamePower Lucid S40 vs MSI MAG 275QF

Monitor · GamePower

GamePower Lucid S40

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

MSI MAG 275QF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

GamePower Lucid S40 and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF 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 0.5 ms).
Pick this

GamePower Lucid S40

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MAG 275QF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GamePower Lucid S40MSI MAG 275QF
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
400 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
0.2 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $200

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 MAG 275QF better?

GamePower Lucid S40 and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF 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 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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