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ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q vs X= XG34UWQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

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

X= XG34UWQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 160 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate67
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and X= XG34UWQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

X= XG34UWQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG438QX= XG34UWQ
69Gear score69
43″Screen size34″
3840×2160Resolution3440×1440
120 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time8 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 X= XG34UWQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q and X= XG34UWQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 120 Hz).