Compare MSI MEG 342C vs MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Connectivity

Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 4x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Microphone In, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (upstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
N/A
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
-40° ~ 40°
Adjustment | Tilt
N/A
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
Colors
Black
Black, Red
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth
9.95 in / 252.65 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
21.86 in / 555.3 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.09 in / 612 mm
Weight
7.14 kg / 16 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
21:9
16:9
Brightness
250 nits / 1000 nits (peak)
400 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000000:1 (dynamic)
3000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1800R
1800R
Display Diagonal
34" (34.18 in / 868.21 mm)
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
QD-OLED, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), Samsung
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
97.8% Adobe RGB, 99.3% DCI-P3, 139.1% sRGB
100% NTSC, 115% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.23 mm
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 175 Hz
144 Hz
Resolution
UW-QHD (3440x1440)
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
0.1 ms (min)
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Licenses
RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Gaming Intelligence (Sound Tune / Optix Scope / Smart Crosshair / Smartphone Remote Control), HMI 2.0, Quantum Dot Premium Color, Low Blue Light, Picture-by-Picture, True Color Calibration, MSI Mystic Light (front), KVM Switch, 3-sided bezelless design...
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology

Performance

Power Consumption
42.3 W (average) / 200 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
90 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable
Debut
2022
2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
56%
Pros
  • One of the first QD-OLED gaming monitors
  • HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1800R curvature
  • Fast 0.1 ms response time
  • 10-bit display panel
  • 1800R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
Cons
  • Stand lacks ergonomic adjustment
  • Display panel not very bright
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel

Price

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