Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte M27U SA vs MSI G253PF

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M27U SA

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 M27U SA and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M27U SA leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte M27U SA

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte M27U SAMSI G253PF
81Gear score81
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
≈ $400Estimated price—

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 M27U SA or MSI G253PF better?

Gigabyte M27U SA and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Gigabyte M27U SA 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).