Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQR vs Philips 25M2N3200W

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 25M2N3200W

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 25M2N3200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N3200W leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 25M2N3200W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQRPhilips 25M2N3200W
73Gear score73
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $380Estimated price—

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 MAG272CQR or Philips 25M2N3200W better?

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 25M2N3200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N3200W leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N3200W leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).