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ASUS MG279Q vs MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321CQR

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

ASUS MG279Q and MSI Optix MAG321CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG321CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG279QMSI Optix MAG321CQR
71Gear score71
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate144 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 ASUS MG279Q or MSI Optix MAG321CQR better?

ASUS MG279Q and MSI Optix MAG321CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Response time: MSI Optix MAG321CQR leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

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