Monitors / Comparison

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144 vs MSI Optix MAG272CQR

Monitor · Corsair

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144

32″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time30
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: Corsair XENEON 32UHD144 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 12 ms).
Pick this

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CQR

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144MSI Optix MAG272CQR
73Gear score73
32″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
12 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $380

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 32UHD144 or MSI Optix MAG272CQR better?

Corsair XENEON 32UHD144 and MSI Optix MAG272CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: Corsair XENEON 32UHD144 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (1 ms vs 12 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CQR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).