Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRF vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

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

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

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG274QRFMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
27″Screen size29.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
165 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $299Estimated 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 or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

MSI Optix MAG274QRF and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRF 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 ≈ $299, MSI Optix MAG301RF ≈ $325. Current prices vary by store.