MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is a premium-priced monitor with an OLED screen, which delivers exceptional contrast and color volume, making it outstanding for HDR gaming and media consumption. With a high refresh rate and low response time, it excels in casual and competitive gaming. However, its glossy coating can reflect light, which may be distracting, and its text quality is only fair, potentially making it less ideal for productivity tasks that involve a lot of reading or text manipulation. For digital and print photo editing, it offers a wide color gamut, but it is not the best choice for HDR video editing. With multiple HDMI 2.1 and a DisplayPort 1.4, it supports the latest gaming consoles and high-end graphics cards, but limited USB ports might require you to invest in a separate hub for connecting multiple devices. Give Feedback
Evaluation
- Excellent color depth and volume
- Great for HDR gaming and media
- High refresh rate for smooth gameplay
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning
- Lower productivity due to smaller text
- Not ideal for competitive gaming
- Limited port variety
- Moderate peak brightness
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Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $850 | ||
Screen Size | 34" | ||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.9 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | Glossy | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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