Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G2S vs MSI Optix MAG272CRX

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G2S

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC Q27G2S and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: AOC Q27G2S leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC Q27G2S

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G2SMSI Optix MAG272CRX
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time1 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 Q27G2S or MSI Optix MAG272CRX better?

AOC Q27G2S and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: AOC Q27G2S leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).