If high-resolution photo and video editing are a priority, the Apple Pro Display XDR's exceptional image clarity and color accuracy may justify its premium price. It's also a strong choice for HDR content. In contrast, the MSI MAG 341CQP, with its QD-OLED panel, provides infinite contrast and is great for gaming, especially for its wider aspect ratio and variable refresh rate, at a lower cost. However, it's not as well-suited for productivity tasks due to its lower pixels per inch, which may affect text clarity. Both monitors have their strengths, but your decision should align with your primary usage and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Best in class for productivity
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
9.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
5.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
5.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
9.8/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good.
Cost
$4,999
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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