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MSI Optix MAG274QRF vs Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A

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 Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77.

  • Resolution: Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRFPhilips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A
76Gear score77
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
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 Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A better?

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77. Resolution: Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 5000 34M2C5501A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).