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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming and want the lowest possible response time, the MSI MEG 342C could be the better choice because it performs exceptionally well in fast-paced games, but it isn't the best option for productivity due to lower text clarity and image sharpness. Conversely, the Phillips 34M2C8600 offers superb color accuracy for professional photo and video editing, and its matte screen reduces glare, making it a strong contender for media consumption and productivity. However, for gaming, it doesn't provide the same performance as the MSI, especially in terms of ghosting where the MSI has the edge. Choose the MSI for a gaming-centric experience or the Phillips for a balance between work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.8
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (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 Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
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
99.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 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 Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$850
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 175Hz | |
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 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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