Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 vs Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2

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 · Nixeus

Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2

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

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2
70Gear score71
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time4 ms

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 Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2 better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: Nixeus NX-EDG27 v2 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301CR3 leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).