Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ32G4ZA vs MSI MAG 274URFW

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ32G4ZA

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time98
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274URFW

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

AOC CQ32G4ZA and MSI MAG 274URFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ32G4ZA

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274URFW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ32G4ZAMSI MAG 274URFW
82Gear score82
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
260 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
Fast VAPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $350

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 CQ32G4ZA or MSI MAG 274URFW better?

AOC CQ32G4ZA and MSI MAG 274URFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ32G4ZA leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).