Monitors / Comparison

MSI G27C6P E2 vs Samsung C49RG9

Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C6P E2

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

Samsung C49RG9

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

MSI G27C6P E2 and Samsung C49RG9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Resolution: Samsung C49RG9 leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

MSI G27C6P E2

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Samsung C49RG9

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G27C6P E2Samsung C49RG9
67Gear score68
27″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
170 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,300

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 Samsung C49RG9 better?

MSI G27C6P E2 and Samsung C49RG9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Resolution: Samsung C49RG9 leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G27C6P E2 leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).