Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN 27q vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN 27q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
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

HP OMEN 27q and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN 27qMSI Optix MAG321QR
76Gear score75
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $210Estimated price—

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 HP OMEN 27q or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

HP OMEN 27q and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.