Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CR vs Sceptre C305B-200UN

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CR

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

Sceptre C305B-200UN

30″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CR and Sceptre C305B-200UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67.

  • Resolution: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CR

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Sceptre C305B-200UN

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CRSceptre C305B-200UN
66Gear score67
27″Screen size30″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $168

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 Sceptre C305B-200UN better?

MSI Optix MAG272CR and Sceptre C305B-200UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 67. Resolution: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CR leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).