Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

49″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCRMSI MAG 32CQ6F
77Gear score76
49″Screen size31.5″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms

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 XG49WCR or MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).