Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 vs MSI Optix MAG301CR3
Corsair XENEON 315QHD165
31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPSMSI Optix MAG301CR3
29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VACorsair XENEON 315QHD165 and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Resolution: Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
- Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Corsair XENEON 315QHD165
If you care most about resolution.
MSI Optix MAG301CR3
If you care most about refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 | MSI Optix MAG301CR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| 31.5″ | Screen size | 29.5″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 2560×1080 |
| 165 Hz | Refresh rate | 200 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | VA |
| 8 ms | Response time | — |
| ≈ $350 | Estimated 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 Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 or MSI Optix MAG301CR3 better?
Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: Corsair XENEON 315QHD165 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).