MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
81 Overall Score
vs
BenQ GW2491 24" Black
BenQ
50 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | BenQ GW2491 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 23.8" |
| 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★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 65W | 17W★ |
| Weight | 9.47 kg | 3.06 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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
BenQ GW2491 24" Black
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Below average display (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.015score per dollar
vs
BenQ GW2491 24" Black0.024score per dollar
BenQ GW2491 24" Black offers 1.6x better value for money
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
BenQ GW2491 24" Black
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
