Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG vs MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG

34″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDGMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
84Gear score84
34″Screen size49″
3440×1440Resolution5120×1440
175 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
OLEDPanelOLED
—Response time0.03 ms
—Estimated price≈ $850

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 ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG or MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED better?

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDG leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).