Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 274CQF vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274CQF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
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 274CQF and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MAG 274CQF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 274CQFMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
180 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $190Estimated 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 274CQF or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

MSI MAG 274CQF and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI MAG 274CQF ≈ $190, MSI Optix MAG301RF ≈ $325. Current prices vary by store.