Monitors / Comparison

MSI G271CQP E2 vs Philips 34M1C5500VA

Monitor · MSI

MSI G271CQP E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · Philips

Philips 34M1C5500VA

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

MSI G271CQP E2 and Philips 34M1C5500VA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Philips 34M1C5500VA leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G271CQP E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 34M1C5500VA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G271CQP E2Philips 34M1C5500VA
72Gear score72
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $245Estimated 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 G271CQP E2 or Philips 34M1C5500VA better?

MSI G271CQP E2 and Philips 34M1C5500VA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Philips 34M1C5500VA leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).