Monitors / Comparison

MSI Modern MD271CPW vs NEC EA271Q-BK

Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD271CPW

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · NEC

NEC EA271Q-BK

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · PLS
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel65
Response time43
Verdict

MSI Modern MD271CPW and NEC EA271Q-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47.

  • Resolution: NEC EA271Q-BK leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271CPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Modern MD271CPW leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

MSI Modern MD271CPW

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

NEC EA271Q-BK

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Modern MD271CPWNEC EA271Q-BK
46Gear score47
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
VAPanelPLS
4 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $230Estimated price≈ $540

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 Modern MD271CPW or NEC EA271Q-BK better?

MSI Modern MD271CPW and NEC EA271Q-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 46 and 47. Resolution: NEC EA271Q-BK leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271CPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI Modern MD271CPW leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271CPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI Modern MD271CPW ≈ $230, NEC EA271Q-BK ≈ $540. Current prices vary by store.