Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQR vs Philips 559M1RYV

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 559M1RYV

55″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 559M1RYV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: Philips 559M1RYV leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Philips 559M1RYV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CQRPhilips 559M1RYV
73Gear score73
27″Screen size55″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time4 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 559M1RYV better?

MSI Optix MAG272CQR and Philips 559M1RYV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: Philips 559M1RYV leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).