Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 275QF vs MSI Optix MAG281URF

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 275QF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG281URF

27.9″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 275QF and MSI Optix MAG281URF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG281URF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 275QF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG281URF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 275QFMSI Optix MAG281URF
79Gear score80
27″Screen size27.9″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $200Estimated 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 275QF or MSI Optix MAG281URF better?

MSI MAG 275QF and MSI Optix MAG281URF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG281URF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).