Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG271CQR vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG271CQR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG271CQR and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG271CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG271CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG271CQRMSI Optix MAG301CR2
71Gear score70
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $265

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 MAG271CQR or MSI Optix MAG301CR2 better?

MSI Optix MAG271CQR and MSI Optix MAG301CR2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 70. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG271CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).