Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20 vs ViewSonic XG2703-GS

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic XG2703-GS

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

MSI MAG 255F E20 and ViewSonic XG2703-GS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic XG2703-GS 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

ViewSonic XG2703-GS

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20ViewSonic XG2703-GS
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 ViewSonic XG2703-GS better?

MSI MAG 255F E20 and ViewSonic XG2703-GS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: ViewSonic XG2703-GS 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).