Gigabyte GS27FC
Score: 79/100
MSI PRO MP273L
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Gigabyte GS27FC is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor that combines a 180 Hz refresh rate with a 1 ms response, delivering high contrast and HDR Ready performance at a budget-friendly price. Its main drawbacks are limited ergonomic adjustments and the presence of a backlight strobe that can affect brightness.
The MSI PRO MP273L E14 is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor that blends business-class ergonomics with gaming-grade features like a 144 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync and eye-care technologies, offering a versatile solution for productivity and casual gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hzbest | 144 Hz | |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratiobest | 1,500 ratio | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 4 ms |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 countbest | — | |
25 degreesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 144 Hz |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 1500 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 4 ms |
Color Gamut | 108% sRGB | 102% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | -5 to 20 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 18 W | 14 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GS27FC for its outstanding contrast, accurate colors and ultra-fast response, noting deep blacks and low input lag, while calling out the weak overdrive and strobe-related artifacts.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play simplicity, aggressive price-to-performance ratio and immersive curved display, but complain about the limited stand ergonomics and modest speaker setup.
Professional reviewers commend the MSI PRO MP273L E14 for its rare combination of a 144 Hz refresh rate and IPS panel in a business-oriented monitor, noting effective eye-care suite, but criticize lack of height adjustment and external power brick.
Everyday users appreciate the sharp, smooth visuals and anti-glare screen, highlighting the monitor's ease of setup and value for money, while common complaints revolve around occasional dead-on-arrival units, manual configuration for 144 Hz, and the absence of built-in speakers.
“"Plug and play"”
“"Great price for a person on a budget with great features"”
“"Games look amazing"”
