Monitors / Comparison

MSI G274QPF E2 vs Philips 34M2C5601QA

Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPF E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 34M2C5601QA

34″ · 3440×1440 · 200 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI G274QPF E2 and Philips 34M2C5601QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79.

  • Resolution: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
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Philips 34M2C5601QA

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G274QPF E2Philips 34M2C5601QA
78Gear score79
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
180 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelFast VA
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 G274QPF E2 or Philips 34M2C5601QA better?

MSI G274QPF E2 and Philips 34M2C5601QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79. Resolution: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).