Monitors / Comparison
MSI G242C vs Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA
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Monitor · Samsung
Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA
27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VAGood
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict
MSI G242C and Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.
- Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this
MSI G242C
If you care most about refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| MSI G242C | Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA | |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Gear score | 64 |
| 23.6″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| 170 Hz | Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| VA | Panel | VA |
| — | Response time | 1 ms |
| ≈ $179 | 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 MSI G242C or Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA better?
MSI G242C and Samsung LC27FG70FQNXZA 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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