Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

43″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

49″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ
69Gear score69
43″Screen size49″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1080
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $850

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 XG438Q or ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).