Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD vs Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

48.7″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel66
Verdict

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD and Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QDSamsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916
74Gear score74
31.5″Screen size48.7″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $350Estimated price—

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 325CQRF-QD or Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 better?

MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD and Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 325CQRF-QD leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).