Monitors / Comparison

MSI G27CQ4 E2 vs ViewSonic VX2528

Monitor · MSI

MSI G27CQ4 E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2528

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

MSI G27CQ4 E2 and ViewSonic VX2528 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: MSI G27CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G27CQ4 E2

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2528

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G27CQ4 E2ViewSonic VX2528
72Gear score72
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time0.5 ms
≈ $195Estimated 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 G27CQ4 E2 or ViewSonic VX2528 better?

MSI G27CQ4 E2 and ViewSonic VX2528 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: MSI G27CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2528 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).