Monitors / Comparison

LG 26WQ500-B vs MSI Optix G241VC

Monitor · LG

LG 26WQ500-B

25.7″ · 2560×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G241VC

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

LG 26WQ500-B and MSI Optix G241VC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Resolution: LG 26WQ500-B leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Response time: MSI Optix G241VC leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 26WQ500-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix G241VC

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 26WQ500-BMSI Optix G241VC
50Gear score50
25.7″Screen size23.6″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $250Estimated price—

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 LG 26WQ500-B or MSI Optix G241VC better?

LG 26WQ500-B and MSI Optix G241VC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Resolution: LG 26WQ500-B leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Response time: MSI Optix G241VC leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).