Monitors / Comparison

MSI Modern MD272QP vs NEC PA272W

Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD272QP

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · NEC

NEC PA272W

27″ · 2560×1440 · 85 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate31
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

MSI Modern MD272QP and NEC PA272W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57.

  • Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 75 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

MSI Modern MD272QP

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

NEC PA272W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Modern MD272QPNEC PA272W
56Gear score57
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
75 HzRefresh rate85 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $365Estimated 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 Modern MD272QP or NEC PA272W better?

MSI Modern MD272QP and NEC PA272W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 57. Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 75 Hz). Response time: MSI Modern MD272QP leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: NEC PA272W leads (85 Hz vs 75 Hz).