Monitors / Comparison

AOC AG275QXN vs MSI Optix MAG272CRX

Monitor · AOC

AOC AG275QXN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC AG275QXN and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: AOC AG275QXN leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AG275QXN

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AG275QXNMSI Optix MAG272CRX
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 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 AG275QXN or MSI Optix MAG272CRX better?

AOC AG275QXN and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: AOC AG275QXN leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).