Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20 vs NZXT Canvas 27Q

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · NZXT

NZXT Canvas 27Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

MSI MAG 255F E20 and NZXT Canvas 27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: NZXT Canvas 27Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

NZXT Canvas 27Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20NZXT Canvas 27Q
74Gear score75
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time—

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 MAG 255F E20 or NZXT Canvas 27Q better?

MSI MAG 255F E20 and NZXT Canvas 27Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: NZXT Canvas 27Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).