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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you're looking for a monitor that provides a great gaming experience with a wide field of view and are okay with a lower resolution and smaller size, the Acer X34V could be a great choice at a lower price. However, it has limited brightness, which may affect HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the MSI MAG 321UPX offers higher resolution and size, which is better for detailed work and watching media, with higher brightness that enhances HDR content. It costs more, but for those who value sharper images and more screen real estate, it could be worth the investment. Both monitors are excellent for color-critical work like photo editing due to their color accuracy and depth. For competitive gaming, the MSI has a slight edge due to its higher refresh rate. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
  • The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Best in class brightness

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

5.2
X34V
MAG 321UPX
6.8
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

5.7
X34V
MAG 321UPX
7.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$700
X34V
MAG 321UPX
$900
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$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
X34V
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
X34V
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.6
X34V
MAG 321UPX
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Media Consumption

9.5
X34V
MAG 321UPX
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
X34V
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
X34V
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer X34V (QD-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Acer X34V (QD-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$700
$900
Screen Size
34"32"
Resolution
3440 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
175Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
250 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1000 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
104 %138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 175 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7.2/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
10
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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