Monitors / Comparison

HP Smartbuy Z30i vs MSI Optix G241V

Monitor · HP

HP Smartbuy Z30i

30″ · 2560×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution83
Panel80
Response time30
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G241V

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

HP Smartbuy Z30i and MSI Optix G241V are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241V leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix G241V leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

HP Smartbuy Z30i

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix G241V

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP Smartbuy Z30iMSI Optix G241V
50Gear score49
30″Screen size23.8″
2560×1600Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
8 msResponse time4 ms

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 Smartbuy Z30i or MSI Optix G241V better?

HP Smartbuy Z30i and MSI Optix G241V are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. Resolution: HP Smartbuy Z30i leads (2560×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241V leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix G241V leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G241V leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).