Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG301RF vs ViewSonic ELITE XG270

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic ELITE XG270

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG301RF and ViewSonic ELITE XG270 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG270 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic ELITE XG270

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG301RFViewSonic ELITE XG270
75Gear score76
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
200 HzRefresh rate240 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 ViewSonic ELITE XG270 better?

MSI Optix MAG301RF and ViewSonic ELITE XG270 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG270 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic ELITE XG270 leads (240 Hz vs 200 Hz).