Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs MSI G322CQP

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

17.3″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G322CQP

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI G322CQP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: MSI G322CQP leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI G322CQP leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI G322CQP

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPMSI G322CQP
74Gear score74
17.3″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 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 ROG Strix XG17AHP or MSI G322CQP better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI G322CQP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: MSI G322CQP leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: MSI G322CQP leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).