Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QDMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $369Estimated price≈ $325

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 MAG274QRF-QD or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD ≈ $369, MSI Optix MAG301RF ≈ $325. Current prices vary by store.