Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraFine vs MSI Modern MD272QP

Monitor · LG

LG UltraFine

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD272QP

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

LG UltraFine and MSI Modern MD272QP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Resolution: LG UltraFine leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG UltraFine

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Modern MD272QP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraFineMSI Modern MD272QP
57Gear score56
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $800Estimated price≈ $365

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 UltraFine or MSI Modern MD272QP better?

LG UltraFine and MSI Modern MD272QP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Resolution: LG UltraFine leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG UltraFine ≈ $800, MSI Modern MD272QP ≈ $365. Current prices vary by store.