Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte G34WQC A vs MSI Optix MAG301CR3

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte G34WQC A

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

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

Gigabyte G34WQC A and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQC A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte G34WQC A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte G34WQC AMSI Optix MAG301CR3
71Gear score70
34″Screen size29.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA

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 Gigabyte G34WQC A or MSI Optix MAG301CR3 better?

Gigabyte G34WQC A and MSI Optix MAG301CR3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQC A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).