Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272C vs VIOTEK GFT27DB

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 · Viotek

VIOTEK GFT27DB

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272C and VIOTEK GFT27DB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Resolution: VIOTEK GFT27DB leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

VIOTEK GFT27DB

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CVIOTEK GFT27DB
66Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelTN
1 msResponse time1 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 VIOTEK GFT27DB better?

MSI Optix MAG272C and VIOTEK GFT27DB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Resolution: VIOTEK GFT27DB leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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