Monitors / Comparison

MSI G274QPF E2 vs Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPF E2

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

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

55″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · Mini LED VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI G274QPF E2 and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G274QPF E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G274QPF E2Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.
78Gear score79
27″Screen size55″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelMini LED VA
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,700

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 Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. better?

MSI G274QPF E2 and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G274QPF E2 leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).