MSI MAG 345CQR 34" Metallic Black 2024
The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on a 34-inch 3440x1440 curved VA panel deliver fluid motion clarity for fast-paced games, supported by AMD FreeSync Premium. Its super-narrow bezel and RGB gaming LED finishing create an immersive, distraction-free surround view that belies its budget-conscious positioning. This monitor is best for sim racers and open-world gamers who prioritize ultrawide immersion and high refresh rates over color-critical work or portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average portability (4th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202567/100
Buyers praised the monitor's value, color, and gaming performance, but one review noted HDMI speed limitations.
- Great value for a 1440p ultrawide monitor.
- Excellent for gaming, especially racing sims.
- HDMI is fine but DVI is faster for best performance.
- Good color and refresh rate, spacious screen.
- Q4 2024100/100
All buyers in Q4 2024 highly recommend this monitor, praising its ultra-wide curved screen, HDR content creation, and unbeatable value.
- Ultra-wide curved screen is fantastic and immersive.
- HDR support improves content creation and viewing.
- Excellent value for the price, especially on sale.
- Highly recommended; buyers would purchase again.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1000 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 90% Adobe RGB, 95% DCI-P3, 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 7.8 kg / 17.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 345CQR 34" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 345CQR 34" | 86.2 | 4.4 | 78.7 | 91.6 | 28.2 | 72.9 | 82.5 | 58.2 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.5 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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