Monitors / Comparison

AOC 25G50Z vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

Monitor · AOC

AOC 25G50Z

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 MAG 32CQ6F

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

AOC 25G50Z and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC 25G50Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 25G50ZMSI MAG 32CQ6F
77Gear score76
24.5″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
260 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Fast IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse 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 AOC 25G50Z or MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

AOC 25G50Z and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 25G50Z leads (260 Hz vs 180 Hz).