Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG251RX vs MSI Optix MPG341QR

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG251RX

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341QR

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG251RX and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG251RX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG251RXMSI Optix MPG341QR
76Gear score75
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
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 Optix MAG251RX or MSI Optix MPG341QR better?

MSI Optix MAG251RX and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).