A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
32Q1U
Company ProductName Specs




MEG 342C
Company ProductName Specs




What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 23, 2024·

If high-resolution productivity work and digital photo editing are your priorities, the Innocn 32Q1U with its clearer text and higher pixels per inch may suit you better, providing sharp images for detailed work. However, if you're a serious gamer or a media enthusiast who values immersive experiences, the MSI MEG 342C's wider color gamut, higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, and ultrawide screen for more expansive views would be more appealing, despite its slightly lower resolution. The MSI also offers variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing, a feature lacking in the Innocn. Both monitors excel in color depth and contrast due to their OLED panels, making them both suitable for HDR gaming and print photo editing. Consider what you'll be using the monitor for the most when making your choice. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
  • Good refresh rate
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

Chevron down

Productivity

6.8
32Q1U
MEG 342C
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,000
32Q1U
MEG 342C
$850
Product image
Product image

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
32Q1U
MEG 342C
No
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Key similarities

Chevron down

Casual Gaming

9.7
32Q1U
MEG 342C
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

4.7
32Q1U
MEG 342C
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Media Consumption

9.5
32Q1U
MEG 342C
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
32Q1U
MEG 342C
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
32Q1U
MEG 342C
No
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
32Q1U
MEG 342C
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$850
Screen Size
32"34"
Resolution
3840 x 21603440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
60Hz175Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
540 nits236 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown446 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown98.9 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.1 ms1.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A20 - 175 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/107.2/10
Ghosting Score
10/109.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
6.9/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
10

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

FAQs

Chevron down

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
Consumer hours saved

About the monitor team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo