Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q vs MSI Optix MAG245R2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG245R2

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q and MSI Optix MAG245R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG245R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348QMSI Optix MAG245R2
63Gear score63
34″Screen size23.8″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanel—
5 msResponse time—

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 PG348Q or MSI Optix MAG245R2 better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q and MSI Optix MAG245R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 63. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG348Q leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).