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ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

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 MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CMSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD
80Gear score79
34.1″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $650Estimated price≈ $600

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 MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C ≈ $650, MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD ≈ $600. Current prices vary by store.