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ASUS MG279Q vs MSI Optix MAG342CQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS MG279Q and MSI Optix MAG342CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
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MSI Optix MAG342CQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG279QMSI Optix MAG342CQ
71Gear score71
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 ASUS MG279Q or MSI Optix MAG342CQ better?

ASUS MG279Q and MSI Optix MAG342CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).

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