MSI MEG 342C QD OLED

Name: MSI MEG 342C QD OLED
Brand: MSI
SKU: 925647
Price: 1049 EUR
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Rating: 9.1 (13 reviews)

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Key specs

	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Ultrawide (21:9)
	Refresh rate	175 Hz
	Response time	0,1 ms
	Panel type	OLED
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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Thanks to the 175Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, you can game with smooth images even in the most demanding situations.
You can synchronize your AMD video card with the monitor with the FreeSync Premium technology which prevents screen tearing while you game.
You can game in Full HD or QHD at 120Hz when you connect your console, like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S don't support ultrawide settings, so you can't fill the complete screen of the monitor.

Description

Enjoy razor-sharp graphics, vibrant colors, and extra realistic light effects with the MSI MEG 342C QD OLED 34-inch Ultrawide Curved OLED 175Hz QHD gaming monitor. Thanks to the 175Hz refresh rate and 0.1ms response time, this monitor is suitable for the most demanding games. Images looks smooth on your screen, so you can game at the highest settings. In addition, you won't have any problems with screen tearing with your AMD video card. That's because your GPU works together excellently with the monitor, thanks to FreeSync Premium. As the name suggests, this monitor has an OLED panel. The pixels in the screen create the light they need on their own, so you can see realistic differences in the tiniest details. Combined with the QHD resolution and high coverage within the DCI-P3 color space, this ensures a movie theater-like experience. You can also have a more immersive gaming experience thanks to the curved screen. It looks like you're right in the middle of the action that way, like in a cockpit or racing car. More of a console gamer? Connect an Xbox Series X, Series S, or PlayStation 5 via HDMI 2.1 and enjoy 120Hz gaming in Full HD or QHD. You can also tilt, turn, or adjust the monitor in height to create an ergonomic sitting position. This prevents neck and back complaints after a long day of gaming. Do you use the monitor for more than just gaming? Connect the laptop via USB-C and combine 3 tasks. This ports transfers image signals and data, and it charges your device with a 65W power. This way, you'll always have a full battery when you game.

Note: you need a powerful video card for QHD gaming, like an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6000 series GPU, or an Xbox Series X.

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Manual(3.01 MB)
Power cord
Monitor base
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB-C to USB-C cable
Audio cable
4x VESA screws
Mouse accessories

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Review is 9,2 out of 10.

A great monitor with excellent image quality.

Excellent image quality. Both in SDR and HDR...
Perfect contrast thanks to QD OLED technology
175 Hz with perfect pixel response times
Color fringe with text

I bought this monitor for Christmas with the aim of improving my gaming experience. I already have an OLED TV at home and was very satisfied with the image quality. Now I used a 32 inch 1440p 144Hz VA panel from Samsung. Because this was a budget monitor, I was never very satisfied with the colors of the monitor. They were a bit washed out and the pixel response times were downright poor.

Image quality Thanks to the QD OLED pixel technology, this is the biggest advantage of the monitor. Because the pixels themselves emit light (instead of a large backlight), they can be turned off one by one. This way you get perfect black levels and therefore technically infinite contrast. In addition, the HDR display is really great. For example, with a game like Ori and the Will of the Wisps it is breathtaking. The brightness and saturation of the colors, while retaining detail in the dark parts of the screen. The 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio really draws you into the game, which I experience less quickly with a 16:9. The colors are also almost perfect in demo videos on YouTube in HDR. You will also receive a calibration report for the monitor upon delivery. It is calibrated from the factory so that the colors match properly. Due to the DeltaE value of less than 2 (on my specific unit itself less than 1!), the colors are so accurate that it is indistinguishable from the "Artists Intent". However, I do not experience this good HDR display with everything. And this is not the fault of MSI or Samsung themselves, fortunately. Some games such as Forza Motorsport do not have good support for HDR display, which makes it look way too bright, leaving no contrast. HDR display on streaming apps such as Netflix and Disney+ also does not work over DisplayPort, only the HDMI 2.1 port. And if you use the HDMI connection, you will be limited to 120Hz, and not the smooth 175Hz. I'll stick with DisplayPort, because SDR playback is also very good on the monitor, and HDR can still be used in many games.

Appearance The design is not to everyone's taste. The base is partly gold, which won't suit everyone. For example, if you have a wooden desk, this can look nice. Furthermore, the bezel at the bottom and the rest of the foot are a bit dark gray. They are not really black, which I would have liked better and less disturbing. What is also very nice is the so-called "MSI Spectrum Bar" that sits under the panel and shines on your desk. This can work as an RGB strip on the bottom of your monitor. This then goes through all the colors in a "wave" pattern. It can also be used as a kind of Ambilight on Philips TVs. This makes the different zones of the bar take on the color shown on the screen. This really doesn't work that well. The colors of the bar are very pale and do not match the color shown on the image. A nice gimmick, but it doesn't work very well. In addition, the foot is also very deep. This makes the monitor stable on your desk, but it takes up a lot of space. So make sure you have a reasonably deep desk to keep enough distance from the screen.

Functions The most important additional feature I want to discuss is the KVM switch. This ensures that you can use your mouse and keyboard on different devices. You connect your keyboard and mouse to 1 of the 4(!) USB ports on the monitor. You can then, for example, connect a laptop via the USB-C connection (I will come back to that later) or a desktop with the USB-B upstream port. In my situation, I have a work laptop that I connect to the monitor with Thunderbolt. With this one USB-C cable I connect an extra screen, a mouse and a keyboard. The USB-C port can also supply 65 watts of power (it is turned off by default, why??) so that your laptop is also charged. So I have everything I need via 1 USB-C cable to my laptop. When I have finished working, the monitor automatically jumps back to DisplayPort to which my PC is connected. The KVM switch also does its job, so I now use the same mouse and keyboard for my PC.

All in all, an excellent monitor for a very high price (1500 euros). At that price I don't recommend any monitor. It is now on sale for 900 euros and if you have that much money for a monitor, this is the most complete monitor for the price.

Review by:
Mitchel
Date:
10 January 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

QD OLED = perfect

QD OLED
Mystic Light
Response time
Price, but it has fallen sharply

If you are looking for a 34' inch ultra wide OLED display, this is the best option, good colors out of the box.

Review by:
Keem
Date:
9 April 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Best screen I've ever had

QD OLED
3440X1440
HDR
Connect monitor arm via standoffs

Great screen. Very nice image, really perfect. However, the box where your Vesa mount must be connected is a little different, so you will have to use the supplied standoff if you want to use a different arm.

Review by:
mick
Date:
22 November 2023
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	925647
	Manufacturer code	MEG 342C QD OLED
	Brand	MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	34 inches
	Recommended display resolution	3440x1440
	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Aspect ratio	Ultrawide (21:9)
	Refresh rate	175 Hz
	Response time	0,1 ms
	Panel type	OLED
	Brightness	250 cd/m2
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	1000000
	Touchscreen
	Type of HDR	DisplayHDR 400
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGB
	Adobe RGB color coverage percentage	97,8 %
	sRGB color coverage percentage	139,1 %
	Color depth	1 billion colors (10-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	Freesync Premium Pro
	Resolution width	3440 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	37,5 cm
	Width	81,4 cm
	Depth	14,3 cm
	Weight	9,3 kg
	Color	Black
	Including stand
	Material	Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Gaming
	Curved
	Screen curve	1800 R

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	2
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports	2
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	Number of USB-C ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	4
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.2
	Number of female 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-B (3.0 form) ports	1
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, Standard USB-B (3.0 form), USB-C
	Number of USB ports	6
	Suitable for daisy chaining

Included

Included
	Included by default	DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy label	G
	Energy consumption standby	0,5 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	50 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	73 kWh
	Annual energy costs	45,63 euros

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Image editing and graphic design, Internet, email, and text processing, Photo editing, Video editing, Watching movies in Full HD

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A great monitor with excellent image quality.

QD OLED = perfect

Best screen I've ever had