Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272C vs VIOTEK GN27DW

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 GN27DW

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272C and VIOTEK GN27DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Resolution: VIOTEK GN27DW leads (2560×1440 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

VIOTEK GN27DW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CVIOTEK GN27DW
66Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
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 VIOTEK GN27DW better?

MSI Optix MAG272C and VIOTEK GN27DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Resolution: VIOTEK GN27DW leads (2560×1440 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).