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ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ vs X= XG34UWQ

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 · X=

X= XG34UWQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 160 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate67
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and X= XG34UWQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: X= XG34UWQ leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080).
  • Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

X= XG34UWQ

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQX= XG34UWQ
69Gear score69
49″Screen size34″
3840×1080Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time8 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 X= XG34UWQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and X= XG34UWQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: X= XG34UWQ leads (3440×1440 vs 3840×1080). Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: X= XG34UWQ leads (160 Hz vs 144 Hz).