ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" Black 2025
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
92 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" | MSI MPG 491CQP 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 5120x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms | 0.30000001192092896 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-Bit+FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | Advanced HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.90 kg★ | 10.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" Black 2025
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong color (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile)91th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" Black 20250.007score per dollar
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 20240.003score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" Black 2025 offers 2.3x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 21.5" Black 2025
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 491CQP 49"
Scores 92 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
