Monitors / Comparison

MSI G322CQP vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · MSI

MSI G322CQP

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
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 G322CQP and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: MSI G322CQP leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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MSI G322CQP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G322CQPMSI Optix MAG321QR
74Gear score75
31.5″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
170 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 G322CQP or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

MSI G322CQP and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Refresh rate: MSI G322CQP leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G322CQP leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).