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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for fast response times and high refresh rates, the AOC AG276QZD would fit the bill, but its overall image clarity and productivity may not impress you. On the other hand, if you prefer a wider screen for productivity and an excellent media consumption experience, the MSI MEG 342C with its superior color for print photo editing and glossy finish could be the better choice; however, it's not as geared towards competitive gaming due to a slightly lower refresh rate. Both offer great HDR gaming capabilities, but screen size and shape will greatly influence your decision based on your specific needs. 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 AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$575
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $575 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$575 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 284 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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