Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 272F X24 vs Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272F X24

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 272F X24 and Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 78.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 272F X24

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 272F X24Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F
77Gear score78
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelFast IPS
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 272F X24 or Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F better?

MSI MAG 272F X24 and Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 78. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).