Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs Pixio PX277

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PX277

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR2 and Pixio PX277 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: Pixio PX277 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Pixio PX277

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR2Pixio PX277
70Gear score71
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time4 ms
≈ $265Estimated 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 MAG301CR2 or Pixio PX277 better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR2 and Pixio PX277 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: Pixio PX277 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR2 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).