Monitors / Comparison

AOC C32G4Z vs MSI Optix MAG301CR3

Monitor · AOC

AOC C32G4Z

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 260 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

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

AOC C32G4Z and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC C32G4Z leads (260 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

AOC C32G4Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC C32G4ZMSI Optix MAG301CR3
71Gear score70
31.5″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
260 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 C32G4Z or MSI Optix MAG301CR3 better?

AOC C32G4Z and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC C32G4Z leads (260 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC C32G4Z leads (260 Hz vs 200 Hz).