Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR vs ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR and ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).
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MSI Optix MAG301CR

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CRViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO
70Gear score71
30″Screen size23.8″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
200 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—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 ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR and ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR leads (200 Hz vs 180 Hz).