Monitors / Comparison

Dell S2725DC vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · Dell

Dell S2725DC

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

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

Dell S2725DC and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: Dell S2725DC leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Dell S2725DC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell S2725DCMSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $265

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 Dell S2725DC or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

Dell S2725DC and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: Dell S2725DC leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).