Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

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
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 200 Hz).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
29.5″Screen size29.5″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1080
220 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $325

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 Optix MAG301RF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 200 Hz).