Monitors / Comparison

MSI G27C4X vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

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 MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

MSI G27C4X and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G27C4X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G27C4XMSI Optix MAG321QR
74Gear score75
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
250 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
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 MSI G27C4X or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

MSI G27C4X and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 165 Hz).