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Updated April 23, 2024·

If gaming, particularly with fast-paced titles, is your priority and you're keen on vibrant colors and deep blacks, the MSI MAG 341CQP with QD-OLED technology could be an excellent investment despite its higher cost, providing you a competitive edge with its quicker response times and higher refresh rate. However, if you lean more towards productivity or have a strong preference for larger screens and sharper images in media consumption, the Samsung S43CG70's bigger screen and higher resolution could be more beneficial, particularly for detailed work or immersive video experiences, though its gaming performance won't match that of the MSI monitor. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good refresh rate
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
  • The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED).

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.9
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.

Competitive Gaming

5.8
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
4.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.

Media Consumption

9.8
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.

Cost

$800
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
$999
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The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Key similarities

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Productivity

5.9
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
MAG 341CQP
S43CG70
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$800
$999
Screen Size
34"43"
Resolution
3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDVA
Local Dimming Zones
N/A512

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
139.1 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 175 Hz60,144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7.2/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
10/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI103 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.8/10
Image Clarity Score
7/106.8/10

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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