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MAG 341CQP
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MPG 491CQP
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What we think

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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger, more immersive screen and don't mind spending more, the MSI MPG 491CQP could enhance your experience, especially for media consumption with its wider screen. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option that still offers excellent color quality and performance for gaming and creative work, the MSI MAG 341CQP is a compelling choice. Keep in mind, though, that its smaller screen might be less captivating for media but might fit better on your desk and be more versatile for various tasks. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
  • Good refresh rate
  • Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
  • The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED).

Key differences

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Cost

$800
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
$1,100
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.9
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

5.8
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
5.5
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Productivity

5.9
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

Media Consumption

9.8
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 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 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
MPG 491CQP
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$800
$1,100
Screen Size
34"49"
Resolution
3440 x 1440 5120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
175Hz144Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
139.1 %146 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 175 Hz48 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7.2/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI108 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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