Monitors / Comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

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

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3AMSI Optix MAG321QR
76Gear score75
34″Screen size31.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
≈ $326Estimated 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 ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).