Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD

32″ · 2560×1440 · 175 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMMSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size32″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
270 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $279Estimated price—

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 XG249CM or MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 175 Hz).