Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX2780Q vs MSI Optix MAG301CR3

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX2780Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Verdict

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX2780Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX2780QMSI Optix MAG301CR3
70Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time—

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 EX2780Q or MSI Optix MAG301CR3 better?

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).