Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

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 MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG321QR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQXMSI Optix MAG321QR
76Gear score75
32″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time—
≈ $1,800Estimated 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 Swift PG32UQX or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG321QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).