I don’t know how long it’s actually been since MSI announced this monitor. After what feels like an eternity, the time has finally come – the MSI MEG342C QD-OLED is on my playing field. A 34-inch ultrawide monitor with a maximum resolution of 3440 x 1440p and a refresh rate of 175 Hz. The RRP of the MEG342C is 1,499 euros. That’s quite a hefty price when you look at the market prices of competitors with the same QD OLED panel. However, I will say something about this at the very end, as MSI has now responded to the many points of criticism raised in the test. That’s why the important reference to the summary and conclusion is made at this point.
The packaging of the MSI QD-OLED is – comparatively speaking – significantly larger than that of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8. The MSI MEG342C is in good hands inside and should arrive safely at your home. I don’t want to say much more about the packaging. After all, it’s all about the contents. Please take a look at the MSI homepage in advance: Click here! If only the short version of the specifications is enough for you, you can also scroll further down.
MSI uses the well-known first-generation QD OLED panel from Samsung Displays, which is also used in the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (and DWF) as well as the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 and the Philips Evnia 8000 34M2C8600. I will also take a look at the Samsung and the Philips – that’s for sure.
First of all, there’s something you need to be aware of with all QD OLEDs or OLEDs in general. They should not be used in rooms flooded with light and no direct light should be shone on the panel. In particular, QD OLEDs reflect/mirror the light – not quite as extremely as WOLED TVs. But the QD OLEDs are worse in this respect than the current WOLED monitors. In addition, the QD-OLED panels do not have a polarization layer in the cotting, so the panel can lose its contrast when exposed to light. You can read about what this can look like in extreme cases here. Or like this:
Technical data
MEG 342C QD OLED
According to the data sheet and the media advertising surrounding the MSI MEG342C QD OLED, we can expect an ultra-crass gaming HDR monitor (with a few airs and graces) today. It is interesting to note that the data sheet states a pixel response time of 0.1 ms. On the homepage and packaging it says 0.03 ms. Then there is also DeltaE < 2, HDR etc. My measuring devices are already hot for the monitors next top model and the panel has been warming up on my desk for an hour. But first, the usual topics on page 2.
- 1 - Introduction, Features and Specs
- 2 - Workmanship and Details
- 3 - How we measure: Equipment and Methods
- 4 - Pixel Response Times
- 5 - Display Latencies
- 6 - Color-Performance @ Default Settings
- 7 - Direct Comparison and Power Consumption
- 8 - Color-Performance calibrated
- 9 - HDR-Performance
- 10 - Summary and Conclusion
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