Monitors / Comparison

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B vs MSI MPG 272QRF X36

Monitor · LG

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B

44.5″ · 5120×2160 · 165 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
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 45GX950A-B and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Resolution: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-BMSI MPG 272QRF X36
88Gear score88
44.5″Screen size27″
5120×2160Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
0.03 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $2,000Estimated 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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B or MSI MPG 272QRF X36 better?

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Resolution: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B ≈ $2,000, MSI MPG 272QRF X36 ≈ $650. Current prices vary by store.