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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are looking for the best performance with the highest refresh rates and minimal ghosting, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) will serve you well and save you some money. However, the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) would be a better choice for an immersive media consumption experience due to its larger, ultrawide screen and higher HDR brightness, despite being more expensive. For tasks like photo editing, both monitors offer excellent color accuracy and depth, but if you also need a wider color gamut for print photo editing, the MSI's slightly better coverage might sway your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$800
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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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