Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP242A E2 vs VIOTEK GN27C2

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP242A E2

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Viotek

VIOTEK GN27C2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time43
Verdict

MSI PRO MP242A E2 and VIOTEK GN27C2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI PRO MP242A E2 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

MSI PRO MP242A E2

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

VIOTEK GN27C2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP242A E2VIOTEK GN27C2
59Gear score59
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time6 ms
≈ $110Estimated 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 PRO MP242A E2 or VIOTEK GN27C2 better?

MSI PRO MP242A E2 and VIOTEK GN27C2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI PRO MP242A E2 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: VIOTEK GN27C2 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).