Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 274UPF E2 vs ViewSonic XG2737

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274UPF E2

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic XG2737

27″ · 1920×1080 · 520 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 274UPF E2 and ViewSonic XG2737 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2737 leads (520 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 274UPF E2

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

ViewSonic XG2737

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 274UPF E2ViewSonic XG2737
82Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
160 HzRefresh rate520 Hz
IPSPanelFast IPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $350Estimated price—

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 274UPF E2 or ViewSonic XG2737 better?

MSI MAG 274UPF E2 and ViewSonic XG2737 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2737 leads (520 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG2737 leads (520 Hz vs 160 Hz).