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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
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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
Productivity
6.8
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
$850
$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
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
Casual Gaming
9.7
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
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
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
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
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
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 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 | 0.1 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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