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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) depends on your use case and budget. If you're looking for a more immersive gaming experience with a wider screen, the Samsung has a larger, more expansive display that would cater to that, but it comes at a higher price. However, MSI offers a smaller, more traditional screen size that may be better for general use and productivity while saving you money. Both monitors offer excellent color and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption; thus, your decision should be based on the size and cost preferences for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$850
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both excellent for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (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 G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $1,200 | ||
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 | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | 465 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 107 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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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