Monitors / Comparison

LG 34GK950G vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · LG

LG 34GK950G

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

LG 34GK950G and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: LG 34GK950G leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 34GK950G

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 34GK950GMSI Optix MAG272C
67Gear score66
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time1 ms

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 or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

LG 34GK950G and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: LG 34GK950G leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).