MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Curved Gaming Monitor
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MSI Optix MAG342CQR is a flagship 34-inch ultra-wide 1500R-curved gaming monitor. The sister of the MAG342CQRV, the Optix MAG342CQR offers faster refresh rate, higher brightness and contrast, and richer color gamut.
Compared to the traditional 16:9 panel, the 21:9 panel widens the screen so that gamers can enjoy a more immersive experience. The widescreen will also allow gamers to multitask with several windows when needed.
The Optix MAG342CQR is further strengthened by the Gaming OSD App, which allows users to set different display settings for different software. In-game hotkeys are also supported.
The elegant, bezel-less design with MSI's Mystic Light rounds up the feature set.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 1500R curvature
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 4000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Construction
Adjustment | Height
90 mm / 3.5433 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-5° ~ 5°
Adjustment | Swivel
-30° ~ 30°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
100 x 200 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
11.24 in / 285.454 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.64 in / 473.461 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
33.76 in / 857.379 mm
Weight
9.301 kg / 20 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast Ratio
4000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
Display Diagonal
34" (34 in / 863.6 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
89% DCI-P3, 112% sRGB
Pixel Density
104 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.232 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
UW-QHD (3440x1440)
Response Time
4 ms (min) / 14 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
CE, FCC-B, REACH, RoHS, WEEE
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 85 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Fliсkеr-frее tесhnоlоgy, Lоw Вluе Light, Νight Visiоn, Widе Соlоr Gаmut, МSΙ Мystiс Light, Аdарtivе-Synс tесhnоlоgy, АМD FrееSynс tесhnоlоgy
Performance
Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Debut
2020
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