Samsung T55 vs MSI Optix G27C5

Which Monitor Is Better?

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Samsung T55
MSI Optix G27C5

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Dec 16, 2022 04:26 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

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Our Verdict

Samsung T55

MSI Optix G27C5

The MSI Optix G27C5 is better overall than the Samsung T55. The MSI has a 165Hz refresh rate, it has a much quicker response time, and its input lag is lower. It also has better color accuracy and it has a better contrast ratio. However, the Samsung gets a bit brighter and it displays a wider color gamut.

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Variants

  • LC24T55 (24")
  • LC27T55 (27")
  • LC32T55 (32")
  • G27C5 (27")

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27"
LC27T55
Amazon.com
 
27"
G27C5
B&H
 
27"
G27C5
MSI

Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 
 

6.7
6.9
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Design Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Design Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Design Picture

Size  

32"
27"

Curved  

Yes
Yes

Curve Radius  

1000R
1500R

Weight (without stand) 
 

10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

Weight (with stand) 
 

13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
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Stand  

Stand Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Stand Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Stand Picture

Width 
 

9.4" (24.0 cm)
18.7" (47.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.7" (27.3 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)
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Ergonomics 
 

1.5
1.5

Ergonomics Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Ergonomics Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Ergonomics Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

0.0" (0.0 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)

Switch Portrait/Landscape  

No
No

Swivel Range  

No swivel
No swivel

Tilt Range  

-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
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Back  

Back Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Back Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Back Picture

Wall Mount  

No Mount
VESA 100x100
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Borders  

Borders Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Borders Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Borders Picture

Borders 
 

0.4" (1.1 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
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Thickness  

Thickness Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Thickness Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Thickness Picture

Thickness (with stand) 
 

9.5" (24.1 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)

Thickness (without stand) 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
3.3" (8.3 cm)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Build Quality Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Build Quality Picture
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

8.0
8.2

Checkerboard Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Checkerboard Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

3,174 : 1
3,676 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Peak Brightness 
 

7.6
7.4

SDR Real Scene 
 

301 cd/m²
287 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
284 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
284 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window 
 

318 cd/m²
285 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
285 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
285 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
284 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
284 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
285 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
284 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

317 cd/m²
285 cd/m²

SDR ABL 
 

0.000
0.000
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HDR Peak Brightness 
 

0.0
0.0

HDR Real Scene 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Peak 2% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Peak 10% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Peak 25% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Peak 50% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Peak 100% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Sustained 2% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Sustained 10% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Sustained 25% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Sustained 50% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR Sustained 100% Window 
 

N/A
N/A

HDR ABL 
 

N/A
N/A
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

6.0
5.3

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Horizontal Chroma Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

28°
26°

Color Washout From Right 
 

30°
26°

Horizontal Hue Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Horizontal Hue Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

60°
39°

Color Shift From Right 
 

62°
39°

Horizontal Lightness Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Horizontal Lightness Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

29°
28°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

31°
28°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

14°
13°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

15°
14°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

21°
15°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

20°
15°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

5.7
5.2

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Vertical Chroma Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

27°
27°

Color Washout From Above 
 

29°
28°

Vertical Hue Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Vertical Hue Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

55°
44°

Color Shift From Above 
 

56°
43°

Vertical Lightness Graph 
 

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Samsung T55 Vertical Lightness Graph
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MSI Optix G27C5 Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

30°
29°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

31°
29°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

11°
11°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

11°
11°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

16°
11°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

18°
10°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.8
9.0

50% Uniformity Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 50% Uniformity Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

2.596%
1.750%

50% DSE 
 

0.107%
0.097%

5% Uniformity Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 5% Uniformity Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.725%
0.691%

5% DSE 
 

0.065%
0.060%
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Black Uniformity 
 

5.6
6.0

Native Black Uniformity Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Native Black Uniformity Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

2.274%
1.977%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming 
 

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Samsung T55 Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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MSI Optix G27C5 Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
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Pre Calibration 
 

4.7
6.6

Pre Calibration Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Pre Calibration Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Pre Color Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Standard
User

Luminance 
 

220 cd/m²
282 cd/m²

Luminance Settings 
 

55
100

Contrast Setting 
 

75
70

RGB Controls 
 

50-50-50
Normal

Gamma Setting 
 

1
No Gamma Setting

Color Temperature 
 

5,876 K
6,083 K

White Balance dE 
 

6.05
3.59

Color dE 
 

4.61
4.00

Gamma 
 

2.16
2.00
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Post Calibration 
 

9.6
9.6

Post Calibration Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Post Calibration Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Post Gamma Curve Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Post Color Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Custom
User

Luminance 
 

102 cd/m²
100 cd/m²

Luminance Settings 
 

24
56

Contrast Setting 
 

75
55

RGB Controls 
 

41-40-52
55-58-78

Gamma Setting 
 

1
No Gamma Setting

Color Temperature 
 

6,543 K
6,397 K

White Balance dE 
 

0.44
0.63

Color dE 
 

0.65
0.70

Gamma 
 

2.19
2.18
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SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.1
8.9

Color Gamut sRGB Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Gamut sRGB Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Gamut sRGB Picture

sRGB xy 
 

98.9%
97.2%

Color Gamut ARGB Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Gamut ARGB Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Gamut ARGB Picture

Adobe RGB xy 
 

82.1%
81.1%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom
User

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom
User
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SDR Color Volume 
 

9.4
9.4

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

99.0%
99.1%

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

89.2%
88.5%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom
User

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom
User
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HDR Color Gamut 
 

0.0
0.0

Wide Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy 
 

N/A
N/A

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

N/A
N/A

DCI P3 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
No HDR

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
No HDR
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HDR Color Volume 
 

0.0
0.0

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

N/A
N/A

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

N/A
N/A

DCI P3 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
No HDR

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
No HDR
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Image Retention 
 

10
10

Image Retention Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Image Retention Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Image Retention Picture

IR After 0 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 2 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 4 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 6 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 8 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%

IR After 10 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%
0.00%
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Gradient 
 

8.0
8.6

Gradient Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Gradient Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

8 Bit
8 Bit
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Color Bleed 
 

10
10

Color Bleed Horizontal 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Bleed Horizontal
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Bleed Horizontal

Pixel Row Error 
 

0.000%
0.001%

Color Bleed Vertical 
 

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Samsung T55 Color Bleed Vertical
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MSI Optix G27C5 Color Bleed Vertical

Pixel Column Error 
 

0.001%
0.001%
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Reflections 
 

7.5
7.5

Average Room 
 

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Samsung T55 Average Room
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MSI Optix G27C5 Average Room

Average Room Off Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Average Room Off Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Bright Room Off Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.2%
5.4%

Indirect Reflections 
 

2.7%
3.2%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

2.4%
2.1%
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Text Clarity 
 

6.0
7.0

ClearType On 
 

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Samsung T55 ClearType On
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MSI Optix G27C5 ClearType On

Pixel Type 
 

VA
VA

ClearType Off 
 

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Samsung T55 ClearType Off
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MSI Optix G27C5 ClearType Off

Pixels 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Pixels
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MSI Optix G27C5 Pixels

Sub-Pixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Motion

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

6.8
8.0

Motion Blur Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Motion Blur Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Response Time Table
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MSI Optix G27C5 Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting 
 

Faster
Fastest

Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.6 ms
5.5 ms

Total Response Time 
 

19.9 ms
13.0 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

10.4%
6.4%

Dark Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.2 ms
12.4 ms

Dark Total Response Time 
 

24.0 ms
21.3 ms

Dark Overshoot Error 
 

17.5%
0.0%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

5.9
7.3

Motion Blur Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Motion Blur Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Response Time Table
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MSI Optix G27C5 Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting 
 

Faster
Fast

Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.5 ms
6.6 ms

Total Response Time 
 

24.4 ms
17.8 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

13.6%
3.5%

Dark Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.1 ms
10.3 ms

Dark Total Response Time 
 

28.8 ms
25.8 ms

Dark Overshoot Error 
 

24.8%
2.6%
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Backlight Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free  

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

0.0
6.1

Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

No BFI
Yes

BFI Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 BFI Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 BFI Frequency Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 BFI Frequency Picture

BFI Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
165 Hz

BFI Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
120 Hz
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Refresh Rate 
 

7.7
9.2

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

FreeSync
FreeSync

Native 
 

75 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

75 Hz
165 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 
 

75 Hz
165 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

48 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors  

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.1
9.6

Native Resolution 
 

8.0 ms
3.4 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

9.7 ms
9.3 ms

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

8.0 ms
3.6 ms

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz 
 

9.7 ms
9.3 ms

10 Bit HDR 
 

N/A
N/A

Black Frame Insertion (BFI) 
 

N/A
4.9 ms
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Resolution And Size 
 

7.1
7.1

Native Resolution  

1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

Aspect Ratio  

16:9
16:9

Megapixels  

2.1 MP
2.1 MP

Pixel Density 
 

69 PPI
82 PPI

Screen Diagonal  

32.0"
27.0"

Screen Area  

438 in²
310 in²
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Inputs  

Inputs 1 
 

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Samsung T55 Inputs 1
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MSI Optix G27C5 Inputs 1

Inputs 2 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 Inputs 2
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MSI Optix G27C5 Inputs 2

Total Inputs  

DisplayPort  

1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)

Mini DisplayPort  

No
No

HDMI  

1 (HDMI 1.4)
2 (HDMI 1.4)

DVI  

No
No

VGA  

1
No

DisplayPort Out  

No
No

USB  

No
No

USB C  

No
No

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Microphone In 3.5mm  

1
No

Digital Optical Audio Out  

No
No

Analog Audio Out RCA  

No
No

Power Supply  

External Brick
External Brick
Features

Additional Features 
 

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Speakers 
 

Yes
No

HDR10  

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No
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On-Screen Display (OSD)  

OSD Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Samsung T55 OSD Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 OSD Picture

Controls  

Controls Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 Controls Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 Controls Picture
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In The Box  

In The Box Picture 
 

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Samsung T55 In The Box Picture
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MSI Optix G27C5 In The Box Picture
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Check Price

27"
LC27T55
Amazon.com
 
27"
G27C5
B&H
 
27"
G27C5
MSI

Samsung T55

MSI Optix G27C5

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