Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301RF vs Sceptre E275B-QPD168

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Sceptre

Sceptre E275B-QPD168

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301RF and Sceptre E275B-QPD168 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: Sceptre E275B-QPD168 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Sceptre E275B-QPD168

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301RFSceptre E275B-QPD168
75Gear score76
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
200 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $325Estimated 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 MAG301RF or Sceptre E275B-QPD168 better?

MSI Optix MAG301RF and Sceptre E275B-QPD168 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: Sceptre E275B-QPD168 leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 165 Hz).