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Updated April 11, 2024·

If budget is a concern, the MSI MEG 342C offers a more affordable yet high-quality experience with advantages in color performance for tasks such as photo editing. For hardcore gamers seeking the highest refresh rates, the Corsair might be more appealing despite its higher price. Both monitors excel in HDR gaming and media consumption, but if you prioritize a more immersive and responsive gaming experience over other uses, the Corsair could justify its cost. Conversely, if you need versatile functionality, including gaming, media, and productivity, the MSI might provide the best value for your money. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
  • Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Excellent for media consumption
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class color volume
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

8.1
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.

Productivity

3.9
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.

Media Consumption

5.7
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,700
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
$850
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (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
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
Yes
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (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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Competitive Gaming

5.4
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
45WQHD240
MEG 342C
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,700
$850
Screen Size
45"34"
Resolution
3440 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
141 nits236 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
632 nits446 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99.6 %98.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.6 ms1.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz20 - 175 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/107.2/10
Ghosting Score
9.3/109.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
84 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
4/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
5.1/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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