Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G3S vs MSI Optix MAG301CR3

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G3S

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
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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 CQ27G3S and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G3S leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G3S

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G3SMSI Optix MAG301CR3
71Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA

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 CQ27G3S or MSI Optix MAG301CR3 better?

AOC CQ27G3S and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: AOC CQ27G3S leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).