Monitors / Comparison

LG 27GQ50F-B vs MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

Monitor · LG

LG 27GQ50F-B

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

LG 27GQ50F-B and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: LG 27GQ50F-B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

LG 27GQ50F-B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 27GQ50F-BMSI Optix MAG342CQRV
62Gear score62
27″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
VAPanelVA
5 msResponse time—
≈ $195Estimated 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 27GQ50F-B or MSI Optix MAG342CQRV better?

LG 27GQ50F-B and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: LG 27GQ50F-B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 27GQ50F-B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).