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ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

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 · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
69Gear score69
43″Screen size34″
3840×2160Resolution3440×1440
120 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time1 ms

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 MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).