Monitors / Comparison

Monoprice 42108 vs MSI G27C6P E2

Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 42108

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time43
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C6P E2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Monoprice 42108 and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • Resolution: Monoprice 42108 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

Monoprice 42108

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G27C6P E2

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Monoprice 42108MSI G27C6P E2
68Gear score67
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelVA
6 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 Monoprice 42108 or MSI G27C6P E2 better?

Monoprice 42108 and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Resolution: Monoprice 42108 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).