Monitors / Comparison

KTC G42P5 vs MSI MAG 274QF X24

Monitor · KTC

KTC G42P5

42″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate59
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274QF X24

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Verdict

KTC G42P5 and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: KTC G42P5 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).
Pick this

KTC G42P5

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QF X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

KTC G42P5MSI MAG 274QF X24
84Gear score84
42″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
138 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
OLEDPanel—
0.1 msResponse time—

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 KTC G42P5 or MSI MAG 274QF X24 better?

KTC G42P5 and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: KTC G42P5 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 138 Hz).