Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte GS27U vs MSI G253PF

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27U

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G253PF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Gigabyte GS27U and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte GS27U leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte GS27U

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GS27UMSI G253PF
81Gear score81
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response 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 Gigabyte GS27U or MSI G253PF better?

Gigabyte GS27U and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Gigabyte GS27U leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).