Monitors / Comparison

MSI G273CQ vs Philips 34M1C5500VA

Monitor · MSI

MSI G273CQ

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

Philips 34M1C5500VA

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

MSI G273CQ 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 G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G273CQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 34M1C5500VA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G273CQPhilips 34M1C5500VA
72Gear score72
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $160Estimated 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 G273CQ or Philips 34M1C5500VA better?

MSI G273CQ 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 G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G273CQ leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).