Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

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

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
69Gear score69
49″Screen size34″
3840×1080Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $850Estimated price—

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 MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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