Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR vs Samsung C49RG9

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

32″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung C49RG9

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

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and Samsung C49RG9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • Resolution: Samsung C49RG9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung C49RG9

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQRSamsung C49RG9
68Gear score68
32″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,300

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 XG32VQR or Samsung C49RG9 better?

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and Samsung C49RG9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Resolution: Samsung C49RG9 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).