Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 275QF vs ViewSonic ELITE XG251G

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic ELITE XG251G

25″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

MSI MAG 275QF and ViewSonic ELITE XG251G are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG251G leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 275QF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic ELITE XG251G

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 275QFViewSonic ELITE XG251G
79Gear score79
27″Screen size25″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time—
≈ $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 ViewSonic ELITE XG251G better?

MSI MAG 275QF and ViewSonic ELITE XG251G are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG251G leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG251G leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).