Monitors / Comparison

AOC 27G4X vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · AOC

AOC 27G4X

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

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

AOC 27G4X and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
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MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 27G4XMSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
180 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
—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 AOC 27G4X or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

AOC 27G4X and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).