Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGVMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $359Estimated 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 ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).