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MSI’s range of curved gaming monitor Optix MAG342CQPV is made on a VA panel measuring 34 inches diagonally. The MSI MAG342CQPV has a concave shape panel with a curvature radius of 1500R.
The new MSI 34 inch monitor has a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels, which corresponds to the UWQHD format. The refresh rate reaches 100 Hz, and the MPRT response time is 1 ms. Viewing angles horizontally and vertically – up to 178 degrees.
The new MSI gaming monitor has a contrast ratio of 3000:1 and a brightness of 250 cd/ m2. It has been claimed to be 86% DCI-P3 and 115% sRGB. Adaptive sync, Anti-Flicker, and Less Blue Light vision protection technologies are provided. The Night Vision system helps to improve the visibility of dark areas of the image.
It has DisplayPort 1.2a, HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 2.0b interfaces, and a standard headphone jack. The stand allows you to adjust the angles of inclination and rotation of the display, and change the height of the table surface in the range of 90 mm.
Price and availability
MSI Optix MAG342CQPV curved gaming monitor costs $413.21 and can be purchased on the Amazon.com store.
Updated on July 25, 2022: MSI Optix MAG342CQPV 100Hz monitor is now available to buy on the Amazon.co.uk store at £493.51.
MSI MAG342CQPV specifications
- Display: 34-inch VA panel, Anti-glare
- Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
- Curvature: 1500R
- Refresh rate: 100Hz
- Response time: 1ms (MPRT)
- Brightness: 250 nits
- Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
- Aspect ratio: 21:9
- Conrast ratio: 3000:1
- Active display area: 797.184 (H) x 333.72 (V)
- Colors: 1.07B(8bit+FRC)
- Adobe / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 87% / 86% / 110%
- Pixel Pitch: 0.23175(H) x 0.23175 (V)
- DCR: 100000000:1
- Features: Kensington lock, Frameless design, Adaptive sync, Anti-Flicker, Less Blue Light, Wide color gamut, Night Vision
- Ports: 1x DP(Supports 3440 x 1440@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a), 1x HDMI(Supports 3440 x 1440@100Hz as specified in HDMI1.4b), 1x HDMI(Supports 3440 x 1440@100Hz as specified in HDMI2.0b), 1 x Earphone out
- VESA mounting: 75 x 75 mm
- Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°), Swivel (-5° ~ 5°), Height (0 – 90mm)
- Dimensions: 810 x 270 x 510 mm
- Weight: 6.91 kg / 15.24 lbs
Earlier this month, MSI also introduced the Optix G27C4 E2 curved gaming monitor with a 27-inch VA panel that has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD format), frameless design, and is priced at $219.99.
