Monitors / Comparison

LG 34GN850-B vs MSI MAG 272F X24

Monitor · LG

LG 34GN850-B

34″ · 3440×1440 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272F X24

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

LG 34GN850-B and MSI MAG 272F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.

  • Resolution: LG 34GN850-B leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

LG 34GN850-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 272F X24

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 34GN850-BMSI MAG 272F X24
78Gear score77
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $1,100Estimated 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 34GN850-B or MSI MAG 272F X24 better?

LG 34GN850-B and MSI MAG 272F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. Resolution: LG 34GN850-B leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).