Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 vs ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301CR3

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

ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time69
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC 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

ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301CR3ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC
70Gear score71
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time3 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 ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC better?

MSI Optix MAG301CR3 and ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 71. Resolution: ViewSonic ELITE XG270QC 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).