Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

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

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQMSI Optix MAG301RF
75Gear score75
43″Screen size29.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $325

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 MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).