Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B vs MSI MPG 272QRF X36

Monitor · LG

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-BMSI MPG 272QRF X36
88Gear score88
26.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
—Response time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $650

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 27GX704A-B or MSI MPG 272QRF X36 better?

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).