Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQR vs Philips 27M2N3200A

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

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

Philips 27M2N3200A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 27M2N3200A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3200A leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 27M2N3200A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQRPhilips 27M2N3200A
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelFast IPS
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 27M2N3200A better?

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 27M2N3200A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3200A leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3200A leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).