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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you primarily engage in casual or competitive gaming, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a cost-effective solution with a good refresh rate and decent color accuracy for digital photo editing. However, for a more immersive gaming and media experience with superior color depth, contrast, and brightness, along with a wider screen, the MSI MEG 342C excels, particularly in HDR gaming and media consumption. This comes at a premium price, and it may not be as well-suited for productivity due to its ultra-wide aspect ratio. Consider your primary use and how much you're willing to invest in a monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.7
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.1
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$850
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1100:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 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 | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 125 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 180 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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