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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and excel in HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI 45GS96QB with a W-OLED panel is an excellent but more expensive option. However, the MSI MEG 342C offers great value with its QD-OLED panel; it performs exceptionally well in competitive gaming, has better color reproduction for print photo editing, and provides a fantastic media consumption experience at a lower price. Keep in mind, the MSI 45GS96QB may not be as suitable for productivity tasks as the MSI MEG 342C, which also offers USB power delivery and a better price-to-performance ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.1
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
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
2.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI 45GS96QB (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
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (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 MSI 45GS96QB (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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 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 | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 1.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 2.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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