Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZX vs MSI MAG 255F X24

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4ZX

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F X24

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

AOC CQ27G4ZX and MSI MAG 255F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G4ZX

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255F X24

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZXMSI MAG 255F X24
78Gear score77
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
300 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelRapid IPS
5 msResponse time0.5 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 CQ27G4ZX or MSI MAG 255F X24 better?

AOC CQ27G4ZX and MSI MAG 255F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. Resolution: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZX leads (300 Hz vs 240 Hz).