Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix G243CV vs Philips 252B9

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G243CV

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
VS
Monitor · Philips

Philips 252B9

25″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 45.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

MSI Optix G243CV and Philips 252B9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45.

  • Resolution: Philips 252B9 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix G243CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix G243CV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 252B9

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix G243CVPhilips 252B9
45Gear score45
23.6″Screen size25″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1200
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time5 ms

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 Optix G243CV or Philips 252B9 better?

MSI Optix G243CV and Philips 252B9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 45 and 45. Resolution: Philips 252B9 leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix G243CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G243CV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).