Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QR vs Pixio PX279P

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

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

Pixio PX279P

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

MSI Optix MAG321QR and Pixio PX279P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PX279P leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Pixio PX279P

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QRPixio PX279P
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 Pixio PX279P better?

MSI Optix MAG321QR and Pixio PX279P are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Pixio PX279P leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PX279P leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).