Monitors / Comparison

BenQ XR3501 vs MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ XR3501

35″ · 2560×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time60
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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

BenQ XR3501 and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ XR3501

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ XR3501MSI Optix MAG342CQRV
63Gear score62
35″Screen size34″
2560×1080Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 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 BenQ XR3501 or MSI Optix MAG342CQRV better?

BenQ XR3501 and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ XR3501 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).