Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272C vs Samsung C49J890DKE

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272C

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

Samsung C49J890DKE

48.9″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272C and Samsung C49J890DKE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Resolution: Samsung C49J890DKE leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Samsung C49J890DKE

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CSamsung C49J890DKE
66Gear score67
27″Screen size48.9″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1080
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse 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 MAG272C or Samsung C49J890DKE better?

MSI Optix MAG272C and Samsung C49J890DKE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Resolution: Samsung C49J890DKE leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).