Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CR vs Pixio PX257P

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CR

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PX257P

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CR and Pixio PX257P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
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MSI Optix MAG272CR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CRPixio PX257P
66Gear score67
27″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $100

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 MAG272CR or Pixio PX257P better?

MSI Optix MAG272CR and Pixio PX257P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).