Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B vs MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

Monitor · LG

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 480 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate100
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 500 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate100
Resolution80
Panel100
Verdict

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B and MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 480 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-BMSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
94Gear score94
26.5″Screen size26.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
480 HzRefresh rate500 Hz
OLEDPanelOLED
0.03 msResponse time—
≈ $940Estimated price—

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 27GX790A-B or MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 better?

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B and MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94. Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 480 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 480 Hz).