Monitors / Comparison

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA vs MSI Optix MAG272CR

Monitor · Kogan

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
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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

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CR

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LAMSI Optix MAG272CR
67Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
5 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 Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA or MSI Optix MAG272CR better?

Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA and MSI Optix MAG272CR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: Kogan KAMN27CQ1LA leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).