Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X PlusMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
69Gear score69
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
280 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
≈ $500Estimated 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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X Plus leads (280 Hz vs 120 Hz).