Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 275QF vs Samsung ARK

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 275QF

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

Samsung ARK

55″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 275QF and Samsung ARK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: Samsung ARK leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 165 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.

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Samsung ARK

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 275QFSamsung ARK
79Gear score79
27″Screen size55″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $200Estimated price≈ $1,500

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 Samsung ARK better?

MSI MAG 275QF and Samsung ARK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Samsung ARK leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 275QF leads (180 Hz vs 165 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 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI MAG 275QF ≈ $200, Samsung ARK ≈ $1,500. Current prices vary by store.