Monitors / Comparison

LG 27GN950-B vs MSI MAG 255PXF

Monitor · LG

LG 27GN950-B

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

LG 27GN950-B and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: LG 27GN950-B leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

LG 27GN950-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 27GN950-BMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
27″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $800Estimated 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 27GN950-B or MSI MAG 255PXF better?

LG 27GN950-B and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: LG 27GN950-B leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 144 Hz).