Monitors / Comparison

Lenovo G27q-30 vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · Lenovo

Lenovo G27q-30

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Verdict

Lenovo G27q-30 and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: Lenovo G27q-30 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Lenovo G27q-30

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Lenovo G27q-30MSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Estimated price≈ $265

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 Lenovo G27q-30 or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

Lenovo G27q-30 and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: Lenovo G27q-30 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).