Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
MSI Modern MD342CQPW 34" White 2024
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
The Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" widescreen curved monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its immersive gaming experience, vibrant QD-OLED picture quality, and productivity benefits over dual-monitor setups. Users praise the easy installation, high refresh rate, and VRR support, though one reviewer reports a failure within 7 months. The Picture-by-Picture feature is confirmed for dual-computer use, and it is recommended for video editing on a Mac Studio.
Pros
- Immersive gaming experience
- Vibrant QD-OLED picture quality
- Easy installation
- High refresh rate and VRR support
- Productivity boost over dual monitors
Cons
- Reported failure within 7 months
- Requires strong GPU for high settings
MSI Modern MD342CQPW 34" White 2024
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Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | MSI Modern MD342CQPW 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 34" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 92% CIE1976 | 95% DCI-P3, 92% Adobe RGB, 119% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 180W | 31W★ |
| Weight | 15.60 kg | 8.05 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
MSI Modern MD342CQPW 34" White 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
MSI Modern MD342CQPW 34" White 2024 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.