Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM vs MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time97
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QMMSI Optix G32CQ4 E2
72Gear score72
24.5″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
280 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
TNPanelVA
0.5 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $250

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 TUF Gaming VG258QM or MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: MSI Optix G32CQ4 E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 170 Hz).