Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QR vs Philips 27M1N5200PA

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Philips

Philips 27M1N5200PA

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

MSI Optix MAG321QR and Philips 27M1N5200PA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5200PA leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 27M1N5200PA

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QRPhilips 27M1N5200PA
75Gear score76
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 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 MAG321QR or Philips 27M1N5200PA better?

MSI Optix MAG321QR and Philips 27M1N5200PA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5200PA leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M1N5200PA leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).