Monitors / Comparison

MSI G274QPX vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

Monitor · MSI

MSI G274QPX

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

27″ · 5120×2880 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

MSI G274QPX and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G274QPX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G274QPX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G274QPXSamsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
83Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution5120×2880
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $360Estimated 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 G274QPX or Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 better?

MSI G274QPX and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G274QPX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G274QPX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).