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MSI G242C vs Philips 27M2N3200NF

Monitor · MSI

MSI G242C

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 27M2N3200NF

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

MSI G242C and Philips 27M2N3200NF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
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MSI G242C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G242CPhilips 27M2N3200NF
64Gear score64
23.6″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time4 ms
≈ $179Estimated 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 MSI G242C or Philips 27M2N3200NF better?

MSI G242C and Philips 27M2N3200NF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

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