Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs MSI MAG 255PXF

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 · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
34.1″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $650Estimated price—

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 MSI MAG 255PXF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 180 Hz).