Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD vs Samsung Odyssey G5

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G5

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD and Samsung Odyssey G5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G5

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QDSamsung Odyssey G5
74Gear score74
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $182Estimated 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 275CQRF-QD or Samsung Odyssey G5 better?

MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD and Samsung Odyssey G5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).