Monitors / Comparison

HP X34 vs MSI G274QPF E2

Monitor · HP

HP X34

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPF E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

HP X34 and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78.

  • Resolution: HP X34 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

HP X34

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G274QPF E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP X34MSI G274QPF E2
79Gear score78
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse 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 X34 or MSI G274QPF E2 better?

HP X34 and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78. Resolution: HP X34 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).