Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QR vs ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

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

ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG321QR and ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG321QRViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO
75Gear score76
31.5″Screen size23.8″
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 ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO better?

MSI Optix MAG321QR and ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2479A-HD-PRO leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).