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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming, especially with vivid colors and deep blacks, the MSI MEG 342C with its QD-OLED technology will provide an immersive experience with great performance in HDR gaming and media consumption, but it may fall short for productivity due to its size and aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Nubia RedMagic offers excellent image clarity and color accuracy at a lower price, making it a versatile choice for both productivity and HDR video editing, as well as a high-quality experience in casual and competitive gaming, despite its smaller size and traditional aspect ratio. Choose the MSI if your focus is on high-end gaming and can afford the price, or the Nubia if you seek a well-rounded monitor that excels in multiple uses and comes at a more moderate cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
8.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.0
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$850
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
9.4
8.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) to be excellent for media consumption, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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