Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte M27Q2 QD vs MSI MAG 255PXF

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M27Q2 QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 210 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate79
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Gigabyte M27Q2 QD and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M27Q2 QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 210 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte M27Q2 QD

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte M27Q2 QDMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
210 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
—Response time0.5 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 M27Q2 QD or MSI MAG 255PXF better?

Gigabyte M27Q2 QD and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: Gigabyte M27Q2 QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 210 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 210 Hz).