Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272C vs MSI Optix MAG275R2

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272C

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 MAG275R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272C and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG275R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CMSI Optix MAG275R2
66Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate170 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 MAG272C or MSI Optix MAG275R2 better?

MSI Optix MAG272C and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).