Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ vs MSI Modern MD342CQPW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ

43.4″ · 3840×1200 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution86
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD342CQPW

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ and MSI Modern MD342CQPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Resolution: MSI Modern MD342CQPW leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1200).
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MSI Modern MD342CQPW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQMSI Modern MD342CQPW
65Gear score65
43.4″Screen size34″
3840×1200Resolution3440×1440
120 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $340

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 XG43VQ or MSI Modern MD342CQPW better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ and MSI Modern MD342CQPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Resolution: MSI Modern MD342CQPW leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1200).