Monitors / Comparison

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

Monitor · Acer

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V

45.5″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: Acer Nitro XZ452CU V leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Nitro XZ452CU VMSI MAG 32CQ6F
77Gear score76
45.5″Screen size31.5″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms

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 Nitro XZ452CU V or MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

Acer Nitro XZ452CU V and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: Acer Nitro XZ452CU V leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).