Monitors / Comparison

AOC 25G4ZR vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · AOC

AOC 25G4ZR

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 260 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC 25G4ZR and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 25G4ZR leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC 25G4ZR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 25G4ZRMSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
260 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $299

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 AOC 25G4ZR or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

AOC 25G4ZR and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 25G4ZR leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 25G4ZR leads (260 Hz vs 165 Hz).