Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20 vs Philips Evnia 5000

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 Evnia 5000

27″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 255F E20 and Philips Evnia 5000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 leads (280 Hz vs 200 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 response time.

Pick this

Philips Evnia 5000

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20Philips Evnia 5000
74Gear score75
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
200 HzRefresh rate280 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 Evnia 5000 better?

MSI MAG 255F E20 and Philips Evnia 5000 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 leads (280 Hz vs 200 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 leads (280 Hz vs 200 Hz).