Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs MSI Optix MPG341QR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341QR

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSMSI Optix MPG341QR
75Gear score75
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $278Estimated 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 XG27WCS or MSI Optix MPG341QR better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and MSI Optix MPG341QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).