Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G4XY vs MSI Optix MAG272CRX

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G4XY

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
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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 Q27G4XY and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: AOC Q27G4XY leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

AOC Q27G4XY

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G4XYMSI Optix MAG272CRX
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
Fast VAPanelVA
—Response 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 Q27G4XY or MSI Optix MAG272CRX better?

AOC Q27G4XY and MSI Optix MAG272CRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: AOC Q27G4XY leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).