Monitors / Comparison

LG 27GL83A-B vs MSI MAG 255F E20

Monitor · LG

LG 27GL83A-B

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

LG 27GL83A-B and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: LG 27GL83A-B leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

LG 27GL83A-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 27GL83A-BMSI MAG 255F E20
74Gear score74
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $242Estimated 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 27GL83A-B or MSI MAG 255F E20 better?

LG 27GL83A-B and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: LG 27GL83A-B leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).