Monitors / Comparison

HP X34 vs MSI MAG 275QF

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 MAG 275QF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

HP X34 and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: HP X34 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

HP X34

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 275QF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP X34MSI MAG 275QF
79Gear score79
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $200

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 MAG 275QF better?

HP X34 and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: HP X34 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).