Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte M27UA vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte M27UA

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Gigabyte M27UA and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte M27UA leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

Gigabyte M27UA

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte M27UAMSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
160 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $450Estimated price≈ $299

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 M27UA or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

Gigabyte M27UA and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: Gigabyte M27UA leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 160 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Gigabyte M27UA ≈ $450, MSI Optix MAG274QRF ≈ $299. Current prices vary by store.