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MSI G27C6P E2 vs Philips 27M2C5201L

Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C6P E2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 27M2C5201L

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI G27C6P E2 and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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Philips 27M2C5201L

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G27C6P E2Philips 27M2C5201L
67Gear score68
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelFast 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 G27C6P E2 or Philips 27M2C5201L better?

MSI G27C6P E2 and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

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