Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XR3501 vs MSI Optix G321C

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XR3501

35″ · 2560×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G321C

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Verdict

BenQ XR3501 and MSI Optix G321C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Resolution: BenQ XR3501 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix G321C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XR3501

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix G321C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XR3501MSI Optix G321C
63Gear score63
35″Screen size31.5″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 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 XR3501 or MSI Optix G321C better?

BenQ XR3501 and MSI Optix G321C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Resolution: BenQ XR3501 leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix G321C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G321C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).