Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR

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
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPMSI MPG Artymis 343CQR
74Gear score74
17.3″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $700

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 MPG Artymis 343CQR better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).