Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte GS27F2 vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27F2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

Gigabyte GS27F2 and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27F2 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte GS27F2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GS27F2MSI Optix MAG321QR
76Gear score75
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 GS27F2 or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

Gigabyte GS27F2 and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27F2 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27F2 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).