Monitors / Comparison

Lenovo Legion R34w-30 vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · Lenovo

Lenovo Legion R34w-30

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
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

Lenovo Legion R34w-30 and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: Lenovo Legion R34w-30 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Lenovo Legion R34w-30

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Lenovo Legion R34w-30MSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
34″Screen size29.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1080
180 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response 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 Lenovo Legion R34w-30 or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

Lenovo Legion R34w-30 and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: Lenovo Legion R34w-30 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).