If you're looking for a more immersive experience with a larger screen for media consumption and gaming, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its expansive display might be worth the higher price. However, if you prefer a smaller screen that could offer a more traditional aspect ratio better suited for productivity tasks, the MSI MAG 341CQP could be a more cost-effective choice. Both monitors have excellent color performance and are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but the Samsung's higher refresh rate might appeal more to competitive gamers seeking smoother visuals. If desk space or budget constraints are a consideration, leaning towards the MSI could be more practical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
6.7/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$800
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (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
Glossy
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (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 G9 G93SC (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 G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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