Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRF vs Philips 27M1N5500ZA

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 27M1N5500ZA

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips 27M1N5500ZA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77.

  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5500ZA leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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Philips 27M1N5500ZA

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRFPhilips 27M1N5500ZA
76Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
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 27M1N5500ZA better?

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips 27M1N5500ZA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77. Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5500ZA leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5500ZA leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).