Monitors / Comparison

GamePower Vivid V80 vs MSI Optix MAG272CQR

Monitor · GamePower

GamePower Vivid V80

27″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel66
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

GamePower Vivid V80 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

GamePower Vivid V80

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

GamePower Vivid V80MSI Optix MAG272CQR
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
280 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $380

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is GamePower Vivid V80 or MSI Optix MAG272CQR better?

GamePower Vivid V80 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).