Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ vs Monoprice Dark Matter

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ

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

Monoprice Dark Matter

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

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

  • Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Monoprice Dark Matter

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQMonoprice Dark Matter
68Gear score68
31.5″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $800

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 Dark Matter better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).