Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20 vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
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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 MAG 255F E20 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).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 255F E20MSI Optix MAG301RF
74Gear score75
24.5″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
200 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
Rapid IPSPanelIPS
0.5 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 MAG 255F E20 or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

MSI MAG 255F E20 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). Response time: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).