ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ vs MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
41.5″ · 3840×2160 · 138 Hz · OLEDMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLEDASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.
- Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
- Refresh rate: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (144 Hz vs 138 Hz).
- Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.1 ms).
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
If you care most about resolution.
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
If you care most about refresh rate, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ | MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Gear score | 84 |
| 41.5″ | Screen size | 49″ |
| 3840×2160 | Resolution | 5120×1440 |
| 138 Hz | Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| OLED | Panel | OLED |
| 0.1 ms | Response time | 0.03 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $850 |
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 Swift OLED PG42UQ or MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED better?
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (144 Hz vs 138 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.1 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (144 Hz vs 138 Hz).