Monitors / Comparison

LG 38WR85QC-W vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · LG

LG 38WR85QC-W

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

LG 38WR85QC-W and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: LG 38WR85QC-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

LG 38WR85QC-W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 38WR85QC-WMSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
37.5″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Nano IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $1,100Estimated price≈ $299

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 38WR85QC-W or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

LG 38WR85QC-W and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: LG 38WR85QC-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG 38WR85QC-W ≈ $1,100, MSI Optix MAG274QRF ≈ $299. Current prices vary by store.