Monitors / Comparison

LG 34UC89G-B vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · LG

LG 34UC89G-B

34″ · 2560×1080 · 166 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution62
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 34UC89G-B and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: LG 34UC89G-B leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: LG 34UC89G-B leads (166 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 34UC89G-B

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 34UC89G-BMSI Optix MAG272C
67Gear score66
34″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
166 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 34UC89G-B or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

LG 34UC89G-B and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: LG 34UC89G-B leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: LG 34UC89G-B leads (166 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 34UC89G-B leads (166 Hz vs 165 Hz).