Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRF vs Philips 24M2N3201P

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 24M2N3201P

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 260 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips 24M2N3201P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 24M2N3201P leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 24M2N3201P

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRFPhilips 24M2N3201P
76Gear score77
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate260 Hz
IPSPanelFast IPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $299Estimated 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 MAG274QRF or Philips 24M2N3201P better?

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips 24M2N3201P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 24M2N3201P leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 24M2N3201P leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).