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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and demand the highest performance with minimal ghosting, the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) offers an excellent experience, but keep in mind it costs significantly more. On the other hand, the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is more budget-friendly and provides a very good gaming experience, an impressive field of view with its ultrawide aspect ratio, and better performance in HDR video content. For productivity, the MSI's wider screen offers more space for multitasking, although the Asus is still a strong performer in this area. If HDR gaming and media consumption are important for you, both monitors will serve well, with MSI having a slight edge in media due to higher peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-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 Asus PG32UCDM (QD-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
9.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-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 Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-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 | 250 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 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 | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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