Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX

32″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG301RF

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQXMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
32″Screen size29.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $1,800Estimated price≈ $325

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 PG32UQX or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX ≈ $1,800, MSI Optix MAG301RF ≈ $325. Current prices vary by store.