Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraGear 27G640A-B vs MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

Monitor · LG

LG UltraGear 27G640A-B

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

26.5″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Verdict

LG UltraGear 27G640A-B and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: LG UltraGear 27G640A-B leads (300 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

LG UltraGear 27G640A-B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 27G640A-BMSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
85Gear score86
27″Screen size26.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
300 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelOLED

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 UltraGear 27G640A-B or MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 better?

LG UltraGear 27G640A-B and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86. Resolution: MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: LG UltraGear 27G640A-B leads (300 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG UltraGear 27G640A-B leads (300 Hz vs 165 Hz).