Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B
75Gear score75
43″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $289

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 XG43UQ or ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).