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MSI MPG 274URF QD vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 274URF QD

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

27″ · 5120×2880 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

MSI MPG 274URF QD and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 3840×2160).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).
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Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MPG 274URF QDSamsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
82Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution5120×2880
160 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time—
≈ $375Estimated 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 MPG 274URF QD or Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 better?

MSI MPG 274URF QD and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 3840×2160). Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).