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MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 2026
The 34-inch 3440x1440 VA curved panel with 144Hz refresh and 1ms MPRT delivers immersive ultrawide gaming with smooth, tear-free visuals via AMD FreeSync. Its height-adjustable stand and super-narrow bezel add ergonomic comfort and a clean multi-monitor setup. This monitor is best for gamers seeking an expansive field of view in simulators and open-world titles who also need a capable office display.
Screen 34
Resolution 3440x1440
Panel VA
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
hdr HDR
82 Overall Score
Price €0
About This Monitor
MSI MAG342CQR, 34" Gaming Monitor, 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD), VA, 144Hz, FreeSync, HDR Ready HDMI, Displayport, Tilt, Swivel, Heigth Adjustable Pivot,
- 3440 x 1440 (2K) 144 Hz 1ms (MPRT)
- 2 x HDMI DisplayPort
- Ultra Wide 21:9 screen
- Curved screen for surround view
- AMD FreeSync
- Ultrawide 21:9 & HDR for best gaming experience
- Height adjustable arm
- Super narrow bezel for max viewing size
- RGB gaming LED finishing
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 65 |
| Weight | 6.9 kg / 15.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34 | 27 | 45 | 57 | 27 | 34.20000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 2560x1440 | 3440x1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | 72.6 | 68 | 78.3 | 97.3 | 71.2 | 73.8 | 87 | 87.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 95.7 | 73.2 | 75.9 | 71.9 | 90 | 97.8 | 92.7 | 98.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 80.5 | 68 | 85.3 | 97.3 | 90 | 97.8 | 87 | 98.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 96.5 | 73.2 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 71.2 | 87.9 | 99.1 | 98.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 95.4 | 62.7 | 97.3 | 85.9 | 90 | 97.8 | 81.4 | 67.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.9 | 79.4 | 85.3 | 91.6 | 90 | 97.8 | 94.9 | 98.1 |
Usage Scores
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