Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
Users are largely thrilled with the picture quality, vibrant colors, and high refresh rate of this OLED monitor, especially for gaming and HDR content. However, a few critical reviews highlight reliability concerns, such as a unit dying after three months and poor warranty support. The KVM feature and 3-year burn-in warranty receive praise, but some users note issues with HDR setup and limited USB-C power delivery.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and colors
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Great HDR performance
- Good factory calibration
- Convenient KVM switch
Cons
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty support problems
- HDR setup confusion for beginners
- Limited 18W USB-C power delivery
- No Dolby Vision support
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
The MSI PRO MP341CQW 34" curved monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its crisp ultrawide display, vibrant colors, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for productivity and casual gaming. However, several users note significant drawbacks: the built-in speakers are universally criticized as poor, the stand is too low for comfortable viewing angles, and a few report washed-out colors or a faint high-pitched whine. Overall, it's a strong value for the price if you plan to use external audio and a monitor arm.
Pros
- Crisp ultrawide 3440x1440 display
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Solid build quality
- Great value for the price
- 100Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- Stand too low for comfortable viewing
- Limited viewing angles (VA panel)
- Washed-out colors reported by some
- Faint high-pitched whine from unit
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" | MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | Adobe RGB 89% / DCI-P3 91% / sRGB 114% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 8.53 kg | 7.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
No current pricing available
MSI PRO MP341CQW E12 34" White
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
