MSI Optix PAG343CQR 34" UW-QHD Curved Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor (2020)

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Product Overview

MSI Optix PAG343CQR is a mainstream 34-inch UW-QHD ultra-wide 1500R-curved gaming monitor in MSI's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. Its 1500R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1500R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

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    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (a), 2x DisplayPort 1.4 (a)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    100 mm / 3.937 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    N/A
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -90° ~ 90°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 15°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black
    Form Factor
    Curved monitor
    VESA Mount
    75 x 75 mm

    Dimensions

    Size | Depth
    5.1 in / 129.59 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    14.3 in / 363.33 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    31.84 in / 808.65 mm
    Weight
    6 kg / 13 lbs w/o stand , 7.31 kg / 16 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    21:9
    Brightness
    350 nits / 400 nits (peak)
    Contrast Ratio
    3000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
    Display Curvature
    1500R
    Display Diagonal
    34" (34.03 in / 864.25 mm)
    Display Type
    VA, Anti-glare/Matte
    Gamut
    85% DCI-P3, 110% sRGB
    Pixel Density
    109 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.232 mm
    Refresh Rate
    48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
    Resolution
    UW-QHD (3440x1440)
    Response Time
    6 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 400
    Licenses
    CE, FCC, WEEE
    Operating Humidity
    10 % ~ 85 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    AMD FreeSync
    Video
    Flicker-free technology, HDR Ready, Quantum Dot Color, RGB LED Lights, Low Blue Light, Dragon Soul Projection Lamp

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    57 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

    Production

    Debut
    2020

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