MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
85 Overall Score
vs
BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024
BenQ
57 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | BenQ GW2790 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 65W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 6.91 kg | 5.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.013score per dollar
vs
BenQ GW2790 27" Black 20240.015score per dollar
BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
BenQ GW2790 27" Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
