Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC vs MSI Optix AG32C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC

21.6″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix AG32C

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC and MSI Optix AG32C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt PQ22UC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix AG32C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt PQ22UCMSI Optix AG32C
66Gear score66
21.6″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
OLEDPanelVA
1 msResponse 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 ASUS ProArt PQ22UC or MSI Optix AG32C better?

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC and MSI Optix AG32C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Resolution: ASUS ProArt PQ22UC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).