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
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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
Cost
$800
$1,100
$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
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
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
5.8/10
5.5/10
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
5.9/10
5.8/10
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
9.8/10
9.8/10
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
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
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
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
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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