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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for a wide, immersive display for multitasking and enjoy a wider field of view for gaming or media consumption, the MSI MAG 341CQP with its ultrawide screen would be suitable. However, the ViewSonic XG272 with its higher refresh rate is a better fit for fast-paced, competitive gaming where quick responsiveness is key. Both offer exceptional color quality and deep blacks, making them excellent for HDR gaming and media. The MSI might not be as well-suited for environments with space constraints or if you prefer a more traditional screen aspect ratio, whereas the ViewSonic offers a more familiar shape but at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$800
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
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 ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 139.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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