Monitors / Comparison

LG 49WQ95C-W vs MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD

Monitor · LG

LG 49WQ95C-W

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

LG 49WQ95C-W and MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 49WQ95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 49WQ95C-WMSI MAG 275CQRF-QD
74Gear score74
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
Nano IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $1,500Estimated price≈ $182

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 49WQ95C-W or MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD better?

LG 49WQ95C-W and MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG 49WQ95C-W ≈ $1,500, MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD ≈ $182. Current prices vary by store.