Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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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 Swift PG27VQ and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 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 Swift PG27VQ or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG27VQ leads (165 Hz vs 120 Hz).