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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a major concern and you primarily engage in casual gaming or productivity, the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is a cost-effective option with a decent balance of features and performance. On the other hand, if you're serious about competitive gaming, or highly value your experience watching HDR content and editing photos, the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) excels with superior contrast, color performance, and faster response times, though it comes at a premium price. Keep in mind that the LG's IPS panel might offer better viewing angles, while the MSI's QD-OLED is unparalleled for deep blacks and vibrant colors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Unknown
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has a price of $400 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ73A (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.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0
5.7
3440 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 LG 34WQ73A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34WQ73A (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 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 | 99 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 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 | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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