Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ vs Monoprice 42108

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 42108

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time43
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ and Monoprice 42108 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Refresh rate: Monoprice 42108 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Monoprice 42108

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQMonoprice 42108
68Gear score68
31.5″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time6 ms

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 XG32VQ or Monoprice 42108 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ and Monoprice 42108 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Refresh rate: Monoprice 42108 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Monoprice 42108 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).