Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR vs MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR

30″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321CQR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR and MSI Optix MAG321CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CRMSI Optix MAG321CQR
70Gear score71
30″Screen size31.5″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
≈ $580Estimated price—

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 MAG301CR or MSI Optix MAG321CQR better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR and MSI Optix MAG321CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).