Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

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 MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CRMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
30″Screen size34″
2560×1080Resolution3440×1440
200 HzRefresh rate120 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 MPG341CQRV better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 120 Hz).