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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you mainly focus on casual gaming and digital photo editing, the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) will serve you well with good color accuracy and a high refresh rate for smooth gameplay. However, if you're willing to invest in premium visuals and you enjoy HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) with its superior contrast, color volume, and curved ultrawide screen will offer a more immersive experience and is better suited for print photo editing, despite a higher price. Keep in mind, for text clarity and a balance of features, the IPS panel has advantages, but the QD-OLED excels in image quality and gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (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
5.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.1
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.4
2560 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$850
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G274QPF-QD (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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 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 | 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 | 154 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 170 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 | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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