Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
Samsung
51 Overall Score
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MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
No customer feedback yet
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
87 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This monitor is highly praised for gaming, especially at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its 240Hz refresh rate, good color and brightness, and solid build quality. One reviewer noted that colors need adjustment out of the box, but overall satisfaction remains high. The Q&A confirms impressive color gamut coverage and fast response times.
Pros
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Good color and brightness
- Solid build quality
- Affordable price for gaming
- No dead pixels or backlight bleed
Cons
- Colors need adjustment out of the box
Refresh rate 2
Color quality 3
Build quality 2
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Backlight and pixels 1
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" | MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% sRGB | 94% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit (8-Bit+FRC)★ |
| HDR | No | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 3.50 kg | 3.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 274CF X24 27"
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.