Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 vs MSI Optix MAG322CQR

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

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

MSI Optix MAG322CQR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and MSI Optix MAG322CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG322CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG322CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3MSI Optix MAG322CQR
70Gear score71
29.5″Screen size31.5″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA

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 MAG301CR3 or MSI Optix MAG322CQR better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and MSI Optix MAG322CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG322CQR leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).