ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" Black 2026
ASUS
87 Overall Score
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
94 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" | MSI MPG 491CQP 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 5120x1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 175 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.30000001192092896 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Advanced HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 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 | 36W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.30 kg★ | 10.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" Black 2026
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" Black 20260.004score per dollar
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 20240.003score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" Black 2026 offers 1.3x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG 34" Black 2026
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 491CQP 49"
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 29 specs.
