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ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC vs MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC and MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI OPTIX MAG273R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DCMSI OPTIX MAG273R2
67Gear score67
31.5″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
0.1 msResponse time—
≈ $3,200Estimated price—

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 ProArt Display PA32DC or MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC and MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI OPTIX MAG273R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).