Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ

38″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ
80Gear score80
34.1″Screen size38″
3440×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $650Estimated price≈ $820

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 XG349C or ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C ≈ $650, ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ ≈ $820. Current prices vary by store.