Compare MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs Philips 342B1C vs Philips 241E1SCA

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
1x USB 3.2 (downstream; BC 1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (HDCP 1.4), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2), 1x USB (Type-B; upstream), 3x USB 3.2 (downstream)
1x 3.5 mm Audio In, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), 1x D-sub

Construction

Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
180 mm / 7.0866 in
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-30° ~ 30°
-180° ~ 180°
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 30°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 5W
2x 3W
VESA Mount
75 x 75 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
89.83% screen-to-body ratio
88.6% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
11.3 in / 286.9 mm w/ stand
4.33 in / 110 mm w/o stand, 9.84 in / 250 mm w/ stand
2.6 in / 66 mm w/o stand, 7.95 in / 202 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.22 in / 412 mm w/ stand
14.45 in / 367 mm w/o stand, 23.66 in / 601 mm w/ stand
12.68 in / 322 mm w/o stand, 16.26 in / 413 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
27.67 in / 702.9 mm
31.77 in / 807 mm
21.1 in / 536 mm
Weight
5.8 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
7.62 kg / 17 lbs w/o stand , 11.32 kg / 25 lbs w/ stand
2.86 kg / 6 lbs w/o stand , 3.54 kg / 8 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
21:9
21:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
300 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
3000:1 (static), 50000000:1 (dynamic)
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
1500R
1500R
Display Diagonal
30" (29.5 in / 749.358 mm)
34" (34 in / 863.6 mm)
24" (23.58 in / 599 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (2H), Samsung
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
98.29% DCI-P3, 127.39% sRGB
81% Adobe RGB, 81% NTSC, 96% sRGB
87% NTSC, 103% sRGB
Pixel Density
94 ppi
81 ppi
93 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.27 mm
0.309 mm
0.272 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 200 Hz
48 Hz ~ 75 Hz
48 Hz ~ 76 Hz
Resolution
UW-FHD (2560x1080)
UW-FHD (2560x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
4 ms (min)
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

Licenses
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, WEEE
DDC/CI, EPEAT, TCO, RoHS, CE Mark, FCC Class B, EPA, cETLus, SEMKO, TÜV Ergo, ÜV/GS, UKRAINIAN, EAC-CU
RoHS, CE Mark, EAC / CU
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 80 %
20 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync
Video
Frameless Design, Gaming OSD App, Wide Color Gamut, Low Blue Light, MSI Mystic Light, Wide Viewing Angle, MSI Macro Key, HDR Ready, Navi Key, Flicker-free technology, Night Vision
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), KVM switch, PowerSensor, Picture-by-Picture, SmartImage, LightSensor, Picture-in-Picture, Low Blue Light, Adaptive-Sync Technology, EasyRead Mode, SmartUniformity, Flicker-free technology, SmartControl
Flicker-free technology, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), SmartContrast, SmartImage, Low Blue Light, DDC/CI

Performance

Energy Efficiency
A
B
Power Consumption
90 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
37.1 W (average) / 21 W (eco) / 0.3 W (sleep)
27.9 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB upstream cable (optional)
HDMI cable, DisplyPort cable
HDMI cable
Debut
2020
2019
2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
50%
26%
Pros
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1500R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1500R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
  • 1500R curvature
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright

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