Monitors / Comparison

MSI G273CQ vs ViewSonic VX2528

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2528

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

MSI G273CQ and ViewSonic VX2528 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: MSI G273CQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G273CQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2528

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G273CQViewSonic VX2528
72Gear score72
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time0.5 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 ViewSonic VX2528 better?

MSI G273CQ and ViewSonic VX2528 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: MSI G273CQ leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).