Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP vs MSI Optix MAG301RF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 540 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time99
VS
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 Pro PG248QP and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 200 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG301RF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QPMSI Optix MAG301RF
76Gear score75
24.1″Screen size29.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1080
540 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
TNPanelIPS
0.2 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated 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 Pro PG248QP or MSI Optix MAG301RF better?

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP and MSI Optix MAG301RF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG301RF leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 200 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 200 Hz).