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MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD vs Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

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

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QDSamsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.
79Gear score79
27″Screen size55″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelMini LED VA
—Response time1 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $1,700

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 Artymis 273CQRX-QD or Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. better?

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD ≈ $600, Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. ≈ $1,700. Current prices vary by store.