Monoprice Dark Matter vs MSI G27C6P E2
Monoprice Dark Matter
49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VAMSI G27C6P E2
27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VAMonoprice Dark Matter and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.
- Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
- Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).
- Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Monoprice Dark Matter
If you care most about resolution.
MSI G27C6P E2
If you care most about refresh rate, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Monoprice Dark Matter | MSI G27C6P E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 67 |
| 49″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 5120×1440 | Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 170 Hz |
| VA | Panel | VA |
| 4 ms | Response time | 1 ms |
| ≈ $800 | Estimated 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 Monoprice Dark Matter or MSI G27C6P E2 better?
Monoprice Dark Matter and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).