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MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
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Max Refresh Rate
175 Hz
Size
34"
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Size
34"
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
Our Verdict
MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
The MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED and the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED are 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitors. The 341CQPX is the better monitor for most people, as it has a higher refresh rate for smoother and more responsive gaming, and it gets brighter in HDR. However, if you don't need the higher refresh rate or slightly brighter highlights, the 342C has very similar performance and features and is a great value if you can find it for less.
Variants
- MEG 342C QD-OLED (34")
- MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED (34")
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
9.0
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
1800R
1800R
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
6.6
7.3
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
3.9" (10.0 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
16.4" (41.7 cm)
16.5" (41.9 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
21.8" (55.4 cm)
25.1" (63.8 cm)
Base Depth
11.9" (30.1 cm)
12.5" (31.7 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
20.0 lbs (9.1 kg)
19.5 lbs (8.8 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
34"
34"
Housing Width
32.3" (82.0 cm)
32.0" (81.3 cm)
Housing Height
14.7" (37.4 cm)
14.3" (36.2 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
14.8 lbs (6.7 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
No Backlight
SDR Brightness
6.5
6.7
Real Scene
218 cd/m²
230 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
239 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
236 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
237 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
238 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
238 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
237 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
235 cd/m²
255 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
236 cd/m²
256 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
237 cd/m²
256 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
236 cd/m²
257 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
0.000
Minimum Brightness
26 cd/m²
30 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.5
6.8
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
Real Scene
343 cd/m²
423 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
966 cd/m²
1,043 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
446 cd/m²
483 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
354 cd/m²
379 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
297 cd/m²
318 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
248 cd/m²
266 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
960 cd/m²
1,019 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
443 cd/m²
474 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
352 cd/m²
375 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
296 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
247 cd/m²
265 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.078
0.077
Gray Uniformity
8.8
8.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.348%
0.586%
50% DSE
0.120%
0.134%
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.202%
0.202%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Vertical Viewing Angle
9.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
70°
Color Washout From Above
70°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
70°
Color Shift From Above
70°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
70°
Brightness Loss From Above
70°
Black Level Raise From Below
61°
Black Level Raise From Above
61°
Gamma Shift From Below
70°
Gamma Shift From Above
70°
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.4
8.2
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
109.7%
106.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.99
2.85
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,545 K
6,408 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.28
2.24
Color dE (Avg.)
1.50
1.95
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
70
70
Measured Brightness
194 cd/m²
215 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.4
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
User
User
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.8%
102.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.56
0.46
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,494 K
6,488 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.17
Color dE (Avg.)
1.46
0.65
Contrast Setting
70
70
RGB Settings
97-98-100
96-99-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
30
26
Measured Brightness
103 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.7
9.8
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
98.9%
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
User
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
95.0%
95.1%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
User
HDR Color Gamut
9.6
9.5
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
99.5%
99.1%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Peak 1000
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
80.7%
80.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Color Volume
8.9
9.0
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
97.2%
97.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Peak 1000
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
47.7%
48.7%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Peak 1000
HDR Peak 1000
Viewing Angle
10
10
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
70°
70°
Color Washout From Right
70°
70°
Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
70°
70°
Color Shift From Right
70°
70°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
70°
70°
Brightness Loss From Right
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Right
70°
70°
Text Clarity
7.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
QD-OLED
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
Triangular RGB
Triangular RGB
Direct Reflections
7.0
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
25.5%
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Reflections
9.3
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Total Reflections
1.4%
Indirect Reflections
0.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.6%
Ambient Black Level Raise
4.7
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
3.07 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
8.8
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
7,784% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
Gradient
9.7
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.6
8.0
Native Refresh Rate
175 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
175 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
175 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
175 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
175 Hz
240 Hz
DSC Toggle
Yes
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
175 Hz
240 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
9.8
9.9
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
No
Avg. CAD
16
13
Best CAD
15
10
Worst CAD
18
27
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.6
9.7
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
92%
91%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
93%
94%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
94%
96%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
14
10
Best 10% CAD
6
5
Worst 10% CAD
23
16
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
0.3 ms
0.2 ms
Total Response Time
0.8 ms
0.4 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
6 RGB
2 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.0 ms
0.6 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
5.7 ms
2.2 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
14
12
Best 10% CAD
6
5
Worst 10% CAD
26
20
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.0 ms
0.7 ms
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0 RGB
Total Response Time
1.1 ms
0.7 ms
First Response Time
0.3 ms
0.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Worst 10% Total Response Time
8.4 ms
5.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
6 RGB
3 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
16
12
Best 10% CAD
6
6
Worst 10% CAD
43
21
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
First Response Time
0.4 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
2.0 ms
0.7 ms
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
16.9 ms
5.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
1.2 ms
0.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
6 RGB
1 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
No BFI
VRR Flicker
5.6
5.5
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
6.5 RGB
5.8 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.4 RGB
1.2 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.2 RGB
0.7 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.9
9.1
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.4 ms
2.8 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.9 ms
5.2 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
14.3 ms
14.2 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution
7.7
7.7
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
3440 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
21:9
21:9
Megapixels
5.0 MP
5.0 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
9.3
9.3
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.3
9.3
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
DVI
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
VGA
No
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
2
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
1
Ethernet
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
USB
USB-A Ports
4
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
1
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-C Power Delivery
65W
90W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
Presets
Presets
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
Yes
Smart OS
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
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