Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN X 25f vs MSI Optix MAG272CR

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN X 25f

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CR

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

HP OMEN X 25f and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 25f leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

HP OMEN X 25f

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN X 25fMSI Optix MAG272CR
67Gear score66
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
—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 HP OMEN X 25f or MSI Optix MAG272CR better?

HP OMEN X 25f and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 25f leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 25f leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).