If you value exceptional contrast and color for HDR gaming and media, the MSI MAG 341CQP with its OLED panel will deliver vivid images and deep blacks, enhancing your viewing experience. This monitor is also great for digital and print photo editing. However, certain fast-paced games may display some ghosting due to its response time. On the other hand, if you prefer a larger screen with a higher refresh rate for competitive gaming, and are willing to invest more, the Samsung S49AG95 with its Mini LED panel offers a broader display and smoother gameplay but lacks in color accuracy, which might limit its performance in tasks requiring precise color work, like HDR video editing. 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
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
7.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Productivity
5.9/10
6.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,024
$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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.4/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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