MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
MSI
56 Overall Score
vs
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
Gigabyte
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The GIGABYTE G34WQC2 is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor that delivers excellent value for its price, especially for gaming. Verified buyers praise its high contrast ratio and picture quality after adjusting settings, though it lacks HDMI 2.1 and USB ports. The 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are standout features, but users note that a powerful GPU is needed to fully utilize them. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious gamers seeking an immersive experience.
Pros
- High contrast ratio
- Great value for money
- 200Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Immersive curved ultrawide display
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No USB ports
- Requires calibration for best picture
- VA panel ghosting in fast scenes
- Needs powerful GPU for 200Hz
Value for money 3
Picture quality 2
Refresh rate 4
Response time 2
Connectivity 2
Build quality 1
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Creative
Professional
Portable
Specifications
| MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" | Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 86% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 121% sRGB (CIE 1976) | 95% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7M colors | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 37W★ |
| Weight | 4.80 kg★ | 7.36 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 20260.660score per dollar
vs
Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34" Black 20260.330score per dollar
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Gigabyte GS G34WQC2 34"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
