Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CRX vs MSI Optix MAG272QR

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272QR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG272CRX and MSI Optix MAG272QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272CRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG272CRXMSI Optix MAG272QR
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $379

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 MAG272CRX or MSI Optix MAG272QR better?

MSI Optix MAG272CRX and MSI Optix MAG272QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG272QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272CRX leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).