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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you value exceptional contrast and color performance for HDR gaming and media, the MSI MEG 342C with its OLED technology is excellent, though its screen resolution and size are tailored more for an immersive gaming experience rather than high-end productivity. It also performs very well in competitive gaming due to its good refresh rate and response time. The Samsung S43CG70, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is better suited for productivity tasks and can still handle casual gaming, but it doesn't match the MSI for fast-paced gaming performance or HDR quality. If print photo editing is essential for you, the MSI with its significant color accuracy would be preferable. However, keep in mind that the MSI's glossy coating can cause reflections which could be bothersome compared to the Samsung's matte finish that diffuses such glare. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
9.4
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$850
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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