Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs MSI MAG401QR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 220 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate81
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG401QR

40″ · 3440×1440 · 155 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate65
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI MAG401QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG401QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 155 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG401QR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMMSI MAG401QR
76Gear score76
29.5″Screen size40″
2560×1080Resolution3440×1440
220 HzRefresh rate155 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $379

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 XG309CM or MSI MAG401QR better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI MAG401QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: MSI MAG401QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 155 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 155 Hz).