Monitors / Comparison

ASUS VG27VH1B vs MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG27VH1B

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS VG27VH1B and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS VG27VH1B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS VG27VH1B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS VG27VH1BMSI Optix MAG342CQRV
63Gear score62
27″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
165 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
VAPanelVA
≈ $152Estimated 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 VG27VH1B or MSI Optix MAG342CQRV better?

ASUS VG27VH1B and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS VG27VH1B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS VG27VH1B leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).