Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs Monoprice 33821

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 · Monoprice

Monoprice 33821

32″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Monoprice 33821 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Monoprice 33821 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Monoprice 33821

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QMonoprice 33821
69Gear score69
43″Screen size32″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 Monoprice 33821 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and Monoprice 33821 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Monoprice 33821 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Monoprice 33821 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).