Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN X Emperium 65 vs MSI Optix MAG272CQR

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN X Emperium 65

65″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

HP OMEN X Emperium 65 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: HP OMEN X Emperium 65 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

HP OMEN X Emperium 65

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN X Emperium 65MSI Optix MAG272CQR
73Gear score73
65″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $380

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 Emperium 65 or MSI Optix MAG272CQR better?

HP OMEN X Emperium 65 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: HP OMEN X Emperium 65 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).