Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN 27s vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN 27s

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

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

HP OMEN 27s and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

HP OMEN 27s

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN 27sMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
240 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $325

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 27s or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

HP OMEN 27s and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).