Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN 27s vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN 27s

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

HP OMEN 27s 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: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

HP OMEN 27s

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN 27sMSI 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 HP OMEN 27s or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

HP OMEN 27s 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: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP OMEN 27s leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).