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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that excels in media consumption and HDR gaming, both MSI monitors you mentioned are excellent choices due to their OLED technology with deep blacks and high contrast. The MSI MAG 321UPX has a higher resolution offering sharper images suitable for productivity and digital photo editing. On the other hand, the MSI MAG 341CQP provides a wider screen with an aspect ratio great for immersive gaming experiences and multitasking. If competitive gaming is your priority, the 321UPX's faster refresh rate could benefit you. Despite its higher price, the 321UPX's versatility justifies the cost for users seeking a single monitor for multiple high-performance uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.8
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
10.0
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) | MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $800 | ||
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 | QD-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 | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.2 % | 139.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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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