Price: $299.99
(as of Jul 08, 2024 12:18:53 UTC – Details)
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Customers say
Customers like the ease of installation, quality, value, and refresh rate of the monitor. They mention that it’s easy to customize, it’ll save you money, and that it has a high refresh rate. They also appreciate the picture quality, and size. However, some customers have different opinions on brightness, and performance.
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Dealbreaker Jones –
Great monitor on a sub $500 budget.
I have only had the monitor for one day so this review will reflect that. I plan on updating this review in a month or so after some decent time has been put on it.Firstly, this is my first monitor upgrade in nearly ten years since I purchased dual Dell 22″ P2211ht monitors– and it’s astounding to see first hand, not just on YouTube reviews, just how far diplays have come in that time even on the low end of spectrum. The wow factor here is 10/10.34″ of screen space is much more impressive when it is on your desk. I have a sizeable desk, and I’m now looking at side tables to put my full tower PC on. At the same time though, not having to swing my 22″ forward on the vesa arm it was mounted on is saving valuable real estate and now it’s not as cramped feeling when I have my hotas or wheel out for sim racing/flight sims.I was concerned about the curvature coming from a flat panel but it’s actually very nice, feels natural and took less than an hour for it to feel like the new normal. Zero dead pixels on the display from what I can tell, no manufacturing defects– a big relief after seeing some other reviews complain of those things.Ghosting/smearing is not really noticeable in my use case (sim racing) but is present. I got used to it pretty quickly and it doesn’t bother me. Once I’m in game I don’t notice it. I don’t notice any blacklight bleed but I don’t play in pitch darkness, either. Other games can produce more noticeable effects.The color needed some adjusting. The OSD is functional and I had no issues adjusting contrast and brightness to tone down the oversaturation that was present out of the box. It does seem a bit washed out but still looks nice. I don’t have a real need for HDR so I can’t comment on that yet. The display is plenty bright, brighter than my old monitors.USB ports would be nice but this isn’t a dealbreaker, my PC has plenty for my needs. Wish the RGB worked with mystic light or was at least adjustable since I don’t really care for rainbow RGB.As far as build quality, it doesn’t seem terrible but isn’t premium. The stand is sturdy and while the plastic gives off flimsy vibes I was adjusting tilt and height just fine without anything other than plastic-y creaks and pops that seem slightly more pronounced than my previous Dells.I have a GTX 1070 (thanks, cryptominers!) so not too many games I play can make full use of the refresh rate but the ones that I could push there felt great. Very fluid and smooth.All in all, first impressions are very positive. A pretty big leap in technology for myself and I feel the price is fair. I can easily recommend it at the sub $500 price point and have zero regrets so far.
Edward I Boyd –
A really good value priced monitor.
I have had one of these for nearly 4 years. A recent problem developed in that a pale line developed across the screen that was unrepairable. The warranty that I purchased through Asurion covered the cost to replace the monitor, so I purchased 2 this time for an ultrawide presentation. I can say that honestly love it.I use these monitors for processing images and videos, so I don’t do a lot of gaming. I do know someone that has this same monitor that does play intense gaming and they report that the monitor holds up fine, presents a smooth image, and does not lag. At a refresh of 144 hz and a 1 ms response, it is an excellent monitor for the price range.My only complaint is that I haven’t figured out how to calibrate this monitor for Lightroom and Photoshop, and I’m sure that my older version allowed this. That said, the precalibration has been holding true to my print output, so I haven’t had any need to tweak the image quality.I recommend this monitor as an excellent choice for the price point.
Tetsu Noguchi –
A lot of value for what it is.
My setup is two 34″ displays plus the laptop screen.One of my older 34″ displays was getting super dim after a decade of use. So I was on the hunt for a replacement and this one was one of the more comparatively affordable ones available on Amazon or Best Buy. Picked it up and it works beautifully.The screen is bright, the colors are well saturated.I don’t play video games but I do a lot of illustrator and photoshop work and some photography software as well as a tiny bit of video stuff. and this monitor meets the needs of those projects perfectly, at least for corporate documentation.It’s been really good so far, and setup was very easy.Definitely recommend this monitor.PS. it plays movies just great, so I imagine games are pretty good too.
Yalal Besereni –
Impressive specs and features
The MSI Optix MAG342CQR is a 34-inch curved gaming monitor that offers impressive specs and features. It has a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels, which is perfect for immersive gaming and multitasking. The curved design enhances the viewing experience by providing a wider field of view and reducing distortion.One of the standout features of this monitor is its high refresh rate of 144Hz, which ensures smooth gameplay and reduces motion blur. It also supports AMD FreeSync technology, which helps eliminate screen tearing and stuttering for a more fluid gaming experience. The response time of 1ms is impressive and ensures fast-moving images are displayed without any ghosting or blurring.The color accuracy and vibrancy of the MSI Optix MAG342CQR are also notable, thanks to its support for HDR technology. It covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering rich and lifelike colors. The monitor also features a 3000:1 contrast ratio that enhances the depth and sharpness of the images.In terms of connectivity options, the monitor includes two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, and a USB hub for easy connection to multiple devices. It also has built-in speakers, although the audio quality may not be as good as dedicated speakers.The ergonomic design allows for height adjustment, tilt, and swivel, ensuring a comfortable and customizable setup. The thin bezels add to the sleek and modern look of the monitor.Overall, the MSI Optix MAG342CQR is a fantastic gaming monitor that offers impressive performance and features. Its high refresh rate, curved design, and HDR support make it an excellent choice for gamers who want an immersive and visually stunning gaming experience.
Heather –
amazing!
Such an amazing screen! It fits perfectly on top of my Ikea Desk and has amazing graphics. It would be even better if it had speakers incorporated into it.
Leonardo S. –
La verdad es un buen monitor y cumple con todo lo que describe. Tiene muy buena calidad de imagen y es muy util si usas multiples ventanas a la vez ya que tienes suficiente espacio para tener 4 ventanas abiertas simultaneamente.Pros:- Cumple con los 144hz que promociona y el adaptive sync funciona adecuadamente (si estas en PC tendras que cambiar los cuadros que da tu compu, no se configura automaticamente).- Buen rango de colores, a comparacion de otros monitores que he tenido siento que este ha tendio la mejor gama de colores (nota que nunca he tenido un monitor “premium”).- Todos los juegos que pongo en 1440p se ven maravillosos. No he tenido problemas.- Las patas de la base son de metal y los plasticos se sienten de buena calidad.- Se ve muy bien con un PS5 (aunque ten en cuenta que el PS5 no soporta Ultrawide asi que tendras dos barras negras a los costados).- Detecta el dispositivo que esta dando señal automaticamente.Contras:- El brillo es demasiado alto por default y no encontre la manera de ajustarlo sin apagar el adaptive sync y entre otras funciones. Pero te llegas a acostumbrar y con la Luz Nocturna de Windows no tengo problemas.- Si el brillo default es muy brillante para ti, ni intentes habilitar el HDR en Windows, te va a cegar. El HDR no lo detecta mi PS5.- No encontre la opcion de apagar el Halo de RGB trasero del monitor. Es un menor inconveniente, estaria tambien padre que se pudiese configurar a tu manera.- El menu de ajustes es algo complicado de configurar y navegar. Si hay que dedicarle su tiempo para ajustarlo a tu gusto.Es un buen monitor “Gamer” de entrada y realmente recomiendo que lo adquieras si no tienes el presupuesto de gastar mas de $6.5k (yo lo compre en $5.9k). Specs:I7-870032GB500 NVMe M.2Nvidia 4070
leah higo –
So far, the monitor has been really good and a big step up from previous dual-monitor 1080p setup. However, it does have some ghosting to it and the OSD is a bit difficult to navigate, but I still think it is a great deal regardless.Pros:-The display itself is fantastic, 1440p is extremely crisp and the brightness and colour is solid-144hz 1440p is super nice to work and game on, with low response time-This is my first ultrawide monitor and it is fantastic. I do miss the flexibility of dual screens a little bit, but ultrawide feels so much nicer for gaming and some workloads like having multiple documents open at once, that it feels hard to go back from this-The stand and adjustability is good, with lots of flexibility being able to go up/down a fair bit and left to right.-Adaptive sync and HDR are both also great additions and help prevent screen-tearing and HDR provides an even better viewing experienceCons:-Because it is a VA panel, there is some ghosting on it, specifically black smearing. This can kind of be fixed with the monitors Anti Motion Blur setting however, which is nice-The OSD is a bit hard to navigate, and would be made much easier if there was a joystick control like some other monitors.Overall, I think the monitor is a fantastic deal for the price. The display itself is fantastic and looks amazing. While the ghosting is there, the rest of the positives of the display more than make up for it. For the price, this is one of the best 1440p ultrawide monitors you can get and is amazing so far.
Alberto –
Un muy buen monitor ultrawide, lo ocupo para jugar y diseñar, Solo hay que saberlo configurar. El monitor es perfectamente compatible con Gsync, 144hz (por DP, por HDMI alcanza solo 100hz) antes de que lo devuelvan o vengan a comentar que tiene “flickering” al activar el Adaptative sync, aquàles va la solución, al menos para quien tenga win 11 y tarjeta de video Nvidia. (yo tengo una rtx 3050ti de laptop)Los 3 actores principales de culpabilidad son MSI ( al no poner una solución online), Microsoft (por tener a los mejores inges y programadores y que win 11 siga con errores ) y Nvidia ( el de mayor peso, como no paga MSI una royalitie a nvidia para que sea “Gsync compatible” desde el principio, lo dejan ahi descompuesto).Bajar e instalar los drivers desde el sitio oficial de MSI, no es un ejecutable, son archivos con perfil de color.Esto es para activar el gamut y perfil de color del mismo. Se instala desde “administrador de dispositivos” no es un ejecutable.Activar mediante el menu del monitor el “Adaptative Sync” Menu-Gaming-Adaptative Sync-ONEl paso más importante ahora, en este punto sigue teniendo “Flickering” sobre todo al sobreponer ventanas detrás de una aplicación que ocupe pantalla completa.Al momento de activar Gsync es muy importante seleccionar la opción de activar SOLO en pantalla completa, si usamos la opción Pantalla completa y ventana no funciona, es un tema de windows 11 y Nvidia, hay que seleccionar solo Pantalla completa.Listo.0 parpadeos blancos, replique de todas las formas para que aparecieran y no lo hicieron.Sobre la calidad del monitor, gran soporte metálico como se ve en las fotos, muy robusto para el peso del mismo, tiene 300 nits de brillo, que para exteriores o lugares muy soleados no sea lo más optimo, pero en mi caso funciona muy bien. De lo mejor el gamut de color, no sobresale en ninguno pero trae buena compatibilidad. Puedo trabajar y si puedo jugar.Muy satisfecho hasta el momento con la compra.
José Manuel Hernández Escoto –
Me sorprendió lo bien que se ve, funciona perfectamente. No hay quejas, gracias
Enforcer –
This was a night and day from my previous two screens one at 27″ and another at 34″. I don’t do heavy gaming but tried it out. Crystal clear with zero lag. With several ways to split the screen I find there is less moving around going from screen to screen. Tested the included stand before installing with a wall mount. It’s a heavy duty stand (Legs are a little long and take up desk space) but allows height adjustment, tilt, and swivel side to side and is very sturdy due to the long legs. No issues viewing on angles. Overall a fantastic screen with stunning picture quality. Comes with HDR connector. 3 Screws to assemble and the rest clicks together. Total set up time is less than 10 minutes.