If cost is a significant factor for you, the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) will save you money and still offer excellent picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors, suitable for both gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB boasts higher brightness which can enhance HDR gaming and media viewing, but this comes at a premium price. Both monitors have similar resolutions and refresh rates, making them good for gaming. If professional color work is a priority, the MSI has a slight edge in color accuracy. However, competitive gamers might prefer the Samsung for its strobing feature, which reduces motion blur. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.2/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$600
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $600 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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