ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A 24" Black
ASUS
60 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A 24" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 18W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.49 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A 24" Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A 24" Black0.166score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.210score per dollar
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
