Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G3Z vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G3Z

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

AOC CQ27G3Z and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G3Z leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G3Z

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G3ZMSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $290Estimated price≈ $299

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 CQ27G3Z or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

AOC CQ27G3Z and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G3Z leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G3Z leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: AOC CQ27G3Z ≈ $290, MSI Optix MAG274QRF ≈ $299. Current prices vary by store.