Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP vs MSI Modern MD342CQP

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

15.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD342CQP

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI Modern MD342CQP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Resolution: MSI Modern MD342CQP leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI Modern MD342CQP

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPMSI Modern MD342CQP
65Gear score65
15.6″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $280

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 XG16AHP or MSI Modern MD342CQP better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI Modern MD342CQP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Resolution: MSI Modern MD342CQP leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (3 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).