ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A 23.8"
ASUS
64 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A 23.8" | 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 | G-Sync★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 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 | 5.40 kg★ | 6.91 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A 23.8"
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- 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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A 23.8"0.378score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.283score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A 23.8" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 29 specs.
