If you're a competitive gamer or a professional in digital photo editing, you might prefer the Gigabyte FO32U2 for its exceptional contrast and color accuracy. However, if you're looking for a wider screen for better immersion in media consumption and productivity at a lower cost, the MSI MEG 342C with its ultrawide aspect ratio could be a better fit, although it has slightly lower brightness and color volume. Keep in mind the MSI's glossy finish could reflect more ambient light than the Gigabyte's matte finish, which might be a consideration depending on your room's lighting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good 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 FO32U2 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.8/10
5.1/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.6/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
10.0/10
9.4/10
3840 x 2160
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
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$1,100
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (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 FO32U2 (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
9.9/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
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 FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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