Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ32G1 vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ32G1

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Verdict

AOC CQ32G1 and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ32G1 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ32G1

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ32G1MSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
31.5″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $265

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 CQ32G1 or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

AOC CQ32G1 and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: AOC CQ32G1 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).