Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraGear 38GN950-B vs MSI G274QPF E2

Monitor · LG

LG UltraGear 38GN950-B

38″ · 3840×1600 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPF E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

LG UltraGear 38GN950-B and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78.

  • Resolution: LG UltraGear 38GN950-B leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

LG UltraGear 38GN950-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G274QPF E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 38GN950-BMSI G274QPF E2
79Gear score78
38″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution2560×1440
160 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 38GN950-B or MSI G274QPF E2 better?

LG UltraGear 38GN950-B and MSI G274QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 78. Resolution: LG UltraGear 38GN950-B leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).