Monitors / Comparison

MSI G27C4X vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C4X

27″ · 1920×1080 · 250 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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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

MSI G27C4X and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G27C4X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G27C4XMSI Optix MAG301RF
74Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
250 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelIPS
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 MSI G27C4X or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

MSI G27C4X and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 200 Hz).