Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G1 vs MSI MAG 27C6F

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G1

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 27C6F

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

AOC CQ27G1 and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G1

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 27C6F

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G1MSI MAG 27C6F
69Gear score69
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $130

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 CQ27G1 or MSI MAG 27C6F better?

AOC CQ27G1 and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: AOC CQ27G1 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).