Monitors / Comparison

MSI G271CQP E2 vs Samsung CHG90

Monitor · MSI

MSI G271CQP E2

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

Samsung CHG90

49″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI G271CQP E2 and Samsung CHG90 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Samsung CHG90 leads (3840×1080 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G271CQP E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung CHG90

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G271CQP E2Samsung CHG90
72Gear score72
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1080
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 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 Samsung CHG90 better?

MSI G271CQP E2 and Samsung CHG90 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Samsung CHG90 leads (3840×1080 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).