Monitors / Comparison

AOC CU34G3S vs MSI G271CQP E2

Monitor · AOC

AOC CU34G3S

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G271CQP E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

AOC CU34G3S and MSI G271CQP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: AOC CU34G3S leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CU34G3S

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G271CQP E2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CU34G3SMSI G271CQP E2
72Gear score72
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $245

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 CU34G3S or MSI G271CQP E2 better?

AOC CU34G3S and MSI G271CQP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: AOC CU34G3S leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G271CQP E2 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).