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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value exceptional text clarity and image detail for productivity, along with high resolution, the Apple Studio Display might suit your needs despite its higher cost. On the other hand, if you're focused on gaming or media consumption with immersive visuals, deep contrasts, and a wide color range, the MSI MEG 342C would be a better investment. The MSI's curved design and higher refresh rate are advantages for gaming and its value for the price is more attractive for budget-conscious buyers. However, it's not as well-suited for tasks requiring precise color accuracy, like print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
5.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) 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 Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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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