Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20 vs Philips 27M2C5501/01

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 · Philips

Philips 27M2C5501/01

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 255F E20 and Philips 27M2C5501/01 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: Philips 27M2C5501/01 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Philips 27M2C5501/01

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20Philips 27M2C5501/01
74Gear score75
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelVA
0.5 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 MAG 255F E20 or Philips 27M2C5501/01 better?

MSI MAG 255F E20 and Philips 27M2C5501/01 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: Philips 27M2C5501/01 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).