Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs MSI MAG325CQRXF

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
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG325CQRXF

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MAG325CQRXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG325CQRXF leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG325CQRXF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CMSI MAG325CQRXF
80Gear score80
34.1″Screen size31.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $650Estimated price≈ $430

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 MAG325CQRXF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MAG325CQRXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG325CQRXF leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG325CQRXF leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C ≈ $650, MSI MAG325CQRXF ≈ $430. Current prices vary by store.