Monitors / Comparison

Acer EI322QURS vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · Acer

Acer EI322QURS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Verdict

Acer EI322QURS and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: Acer EI322QURS leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Acer EI322QURS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EI322QURSMSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
31.5″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Estimated price≈ $265

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 Acer EI322QURS or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

Acer EI322QURS and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: Acer EI322QURS leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).