LG L1734S-BN 17" Black
LG
24 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| LG L1734S-BN 17" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 17" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 1024 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | LCD | VA★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 21:9 |
| Curved | — | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.49 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG L1734S-BN 17" Black
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average display (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
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
Pricing
LG L1734S-BN 17" Black0.056score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.385score per dollar
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026 offers 6.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
