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ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ vs ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

49″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q
69Gear score69
49″Screen size34″
3840×1080Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time—
≈ $850Estimated price≈ $1,020

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 XG49VQ or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ ≈ $850, ASUS ROG SWIFT PG349Q ≈ $1,020. Current prices vary by store.