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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that's great for gaming with a good balance of price and performance, consider the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED). It has an excellent refresh rate, low response time, and high contrast, making it suitable for immersive gaming and media consumption. However, it may not be the best choice for productivity due to its smaller size and lower resolution when compared to the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED). On the other hand, while the MSI MPG 491CQP boasts a larger screen and higher resolution, which could be better for productivity and an exceptional media experience, it also comes at a higher price point. Keep in mind that both monitors have OLED panels with wide color gamuts, making them less ideal for tasks that require color accuracy, such as print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Cost
$850
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.5
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.9 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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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