Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG271R vs MSI Optix MAG2742

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG271R

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG2742

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG271R and MSI Optix MAG2742 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG271RMSI Optix MAG2742
66Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 MAG271R or MSI Optix MAG2742 better?

MSI Optix MAG271R and MSI Optix MAG2742 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

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