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MSI MAG 32CQ6F vs ViewSonic VX2780-2K

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2780-2K

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MAG 32CQ6F and ViewSonic VX2780-2K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
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MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 32CQ6FViewSonic VX2780-2K
76Gear score77
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms

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 32CQ6F or ViewSonic VX2780-2K better?

MSI MAG 32CQ6F and ViewSonic VX2780-2K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77. Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).