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MSI PRO MP273QP E2 vs ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP273QP E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

MSI PRO MP273QP E2 and ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

MSI PRO MP273QP E2

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP273QP E2ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
62Gear score62
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $149Estimated price≈ $180

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 MP273QP E2 or ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD better?

MSI PRO MP273QP E2 and ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Resolution: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz). Response time: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 ≈ $149, ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.