Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270M vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ EX270M and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270MMSI Optix MAG321QR
75Gear score75
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
≈ $280Estimated 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 BenQ EX270M or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

BenQ EX270M and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).