Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN X 27 vs MSI MAG 255F E20

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN X 27

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

HP OMEN X 27 and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74.

  • Resolution: HP OMEN X 27 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 27 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).
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HP OMEN X 27

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN X 27MSI MAG 255F E20
75Gear score74
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
TNPanelRapid IPS
—Response time0.5 ms
≈ $1,280Estimated 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 HP OMEN X 27 or MSI MAG 255F E20 better?

HP OMEN X 27 and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74. Resolution: HP OMEN X 27 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 27 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP OMEN X 27 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).