Monitors / Comparison

LG 34GK950G-B vs MSI G273CQ

Monitor · LG

LG 34GK950G-B

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G273CQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

LG 34GK950G-B and MSI G273CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: LG 34GK950G-B leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

LG 34GK950G-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G273CQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 34GK950G-BMSI G273CQ
72Gear score72
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $160

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 34GK950G-B or MSI G273CQ better?

LG 34GK950G-B and MSI G273CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: LG 34GK950G-B leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).