Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX34VQ vs Philips 242E1GAJ/75

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX34VQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 242E1GAJ/75

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS MX34VQ and Philips 242E1GAJ/75 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 242E1GAJ/75 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MX34VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 242E1GAJ/75

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX34VQPhilips 242E1GAJ/75
61Gear score61
34″Screen size23.8″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 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 ASUS MX34VQ or Philips 242E1GAJ/75 better?

ASUS MX34VQ and Philips 242E1GAJ/75 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 242E1GAJ/75 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 242E1GAJ/75 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).