Monitors / Comparison

LG 27GP850-B vs MSI Optix MPG341QR

Monitor · LG

LG 27GP850-B

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341QR

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

LG 27GP850-B and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: LG 27GP850-B leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

LG 27GP850-B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 27GP850-BMSI Optix MPG341QR
76Gear score75
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $408Estimated 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 27GP850-B or MSI Optix MPG341QR better?

LG 27GP850-B and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: LG 27GP850-B leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 27GP850-B leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).