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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize a higher refresh rate for smoother gaming and are looking for a standard 16:9 aspect ratio which is common for most content, the Asus PG27AQDM could be a great choice. However, if you prefer an ultra-wide screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio which could enhance productivity and provide an immersive experience for media consumption, the MSI MEG 342C may be more suitable. Both monitors offer great HDR performance but if print photo editing is essential, the MSI MEG 342C's higher color accuracy could be beneficial. Keep in mind, the Asus has slightly better gaming performance, while the MSI excels in media consumption. 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 Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
  • Excellent for media consumption
  • Best in class color volume
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

8.6
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

7.5
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (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
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.5
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Productivity

5.8
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

Cost

$899
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
$850
Product imageProduct image

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
PG27AQDM
MEG 342C
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$899
$850
Screen Size
27"34"
Resolution
2560 x 14403440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz175Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
162 nits236 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
963 nits446 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %98.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.8 ms1.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz20 - 175 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/107.2/10
Ghosting Score
9.1/109.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Tom's Hardware

Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."

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