0 Compare Asus ROG Strix XG32AQ vs MSI Optix MAG321QR - DisplayDB

Premium subscription

Limited offer: $9.99 FREE

Subscription benefits:

  • Receive exclusive deals
  • Receive promo codes for monitors and TVs
  • Be the first to read our premium content

As Amazon associates we earn from qualifying purchases.

Comparison between Asus ROG Strix XG32AQ vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

General Info
Model Number Asus ROG Strix XG32AQ MSI Optix MAG321QR
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2022 2021
Brand Asus MSI
Model Series ROG Strix MAG
Model Number ROG Strix XG32AQ Optix MAG321QR
Alias XG32AQ
Display
Screen Size Class 32" (inches) 32" (inches)
Diagonal Size 31.54 in
80.1 cm
801 mm
2.63 ft
31.54 in
80.1 cm
801 mm
2.63 ft
Screen Width 27.89 in
70.8 cm
708.48 mm
2.32 ft
27.48 in
69.8 cm
698.112 mm
2.29 ft
Screen Height 15.69 in
39.9 cm
398.52 mm
1.31 ft
15.46 in
39.3 cm
392.688 mm
1.29 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.277 mm 0.272 mm
Screen Pixel Density 91 ppi 93 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 90.48 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 96% 93%
sRGB 130 % 127.1 %
Screen Brightness 450 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1200 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Input Lag 15.7 ms
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 1 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte
HDR DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 3.43 in
8.7 cm
87.12 mm
0.29 ft
Case Weight 5.77 kg
13 lbs
Case Width with Stand 28.67 in
72.8 cm
728.18 mm
2.39 ft
28.2 in
71.6 cm
716.2 mm
2.35 ft
Case Height with Stand 18.11 in
46 cm
459.87 mm
1.51 ft
18.76 in
47.7 cm
476.52 mm
1.56 ft
Case Depth with Stand 11.02 in
28 cm
279.93 mm
0.92 ft
9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.68 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 8.9 kg
20 lbs
8.23 kg
18 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x USB 3.1 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Fast IPS
Flicker-free technology
Ultra Low Blue Light
GameVisual
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
VAriable OVverdrive
Multi HDR Mode
GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment)
Adaptive-Sync technology
Shadow Boost
Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)
Trace Free Technology
Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Night Vision
5-way OSD navigation joystick
Flicker-free technology
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 28.67 in
72.8 cm
728.18 mm
2.39 ft
28.2 in
71.6 cm
716.2 mm
2.35 ft
Case Height 16.87 in
42.9 cm
428.52 mm
1.41 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 80 mm
8 cm
3.1496 in
0.2625 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 25 ° 45 °
Right Swivel 25 ° 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 175 Hz 48 Hz - 165 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 250 kHz 90.9 kHz - 242.4 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
ROG pouch
ROG sticker
USB 3.0 cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses BSMI
C-Tick
CB
CCC
CE
CU
ENERGY STAR
ErP
FCC
J-MOSS
RoHS
TÜV Flicker-free
TÜV Low Blue Light
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 5 °C - 40 °C
41 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 90 % 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Asus ROG Strix XG32AQ MSI Optix MAG321QR