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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern for you and you're looking for solid performance across gaming, especially casual gaming, and wish to have multiple USB ports, the MSI MEG 342C could be a good fit. It's also quite capable of editing print photos thanks to its color reproduction. However, if you don't mind paying more for slightly better image and text clarity, built-in strobing feature for smoother motion in competitive gaming, and slightly higher HDR peak brightness, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 might suit you better, although it has fewer connectivity options with USB ports. Both are excellent for media consumption and offer immersive gaming experiences with their curved OLED displays. 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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
Key differences
Cost
$850
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.2
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $1,500 | ||
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 | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | 456 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 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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