Monitors / Comparison

Dell U3011 vs MSI Optix G241VC

Monitor · Dell

Dell U3011

30″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time37
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G241VC

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Dell U3011 and MSI Optix G241VC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50.

  • Resolution: Dell U3011 leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241VC leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix G241VC leads (1 ms vs 7 ms).
Pick this

Dell U3011

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix G241VC

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell U3011MSI Optix G241VC
51Gear score50
30″Screen size23.6″
2560×1600Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelVA
7 msResponse time1 ms

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 U3011 or MSI Optix G241VC better?

Dell U3011 and MSI Optix G241VC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50. Resolution: Dell U3011 leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241VC leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix G241VC leads (1 ms vs 7 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241VC leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).