Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G2S/BK vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G2S/BK

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ27G2S/BK and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G2S/BK leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G2S/BK

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G2S/BKMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 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 CQ27G2S/BK or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

AOC CQ27G2S/BK and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G2S/BK leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G2S/BK leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).