MSI Optix MAG342CQRV vs. Optix MAG274QRF-QD

[Warlock5822]

Hello again, 

 

This is my 2nd post in a short space of time having a look for a new monitor. 

 

Basically I've been rocking a BenQ xl2720z for the past 7 years until I got home after a long trip and it was randomly broken. 

 

So anyway after having another topic over 4k monitors I was advised at this level it's probably best just sticking into the 1440p range hence I'd eventually arrived at the MAG274QRF-QD just by looking at recommendations. It did end off being a little more than I was hoping for but then the website very.co.uk here in the UK is offering 20% off bringing this down to around £320. 

 

Just after thinking I was done I came across the MAG342CQRV which is an ultra wide 3440x1440 21:9 monitor as opposed to the 16:9 of the 27" monitor I'd already found. The ultra wide is looking at around £352 in price. 

 

Now, I'm more of a casual gamer when I get the chance, I've only got a 970 at the moment because I refuse to pay the outrageous prices for GPU's at the moment. 

 

Besides that I actually do use my home monitor as a 2nd display for my work laptop which isn't too much typing mainly phone calls etc nothing colour critical essentially. 

 

I'll list the specs of the two displays below but essentially just want to know what you guys would recommend. 

 

Thanks for the help in advance again

ULTRAWIDE

PANEL SIZE

34" (86.36 cm)

3440x1440

REFRESH RATE

100Hz

RESPONSE TIME

1ms(MPRT)

PANEL TYPE

VA

BRIGHTNESS (NITS)

250

ASPECT RATIO

21:9

CURVATURE

1500R

CONTRAST RATIO

3000:1

PIXEL PITCH (H X V)

0.23175(H) x 0.23175 (V)

SURFACE TREATMENT

Anti-glare

DISPLAY COLORS

16.7M

DCI-P3 / SRGB

89.48% / 112.2%

VIDEO PORTS

1x DP (1.2)

1x HDMI (2.0)

1x HDMI (1.4)

AUDIO PORTS

1 x Earphone out

DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGY

Adaptive-Sync

DCR

100000000:1

 

 

27" MODEL

PANEL SIZE

27" (69cm)

PANEL RESOLUTION

2560 x 1440 (WQHD)

REFRESH RATE

165Hz

RESPONSE TIME

1ms GTG

PANEL TYPE

Rapid IPS

BRIGHTNESS (NITS)

300 nits

VIEWING ANGLE

178° (H) / 178° (V)

ASPECT RATIO

16:9

CONTRAST RATIO

1000:1

DISPLAY COLORS

1.07B (8bits + FRC)

DCI-P3 / SRGB

97% / 147%

VIDEO PORTS

1x Display Port (1.2a)

2x HDMI (2.0b)

1x Type C (DP alt.)

USB PORTS

2x USB 2.0 Type A

1x USB 2.0 Type B

AUDIO PORTS

1x Earphone out

DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGY

G-sync Compatible

ACTIVATED RANGE

48 to 165Hz

DCR

100000000:1

 

 

[xg32]

the 27inch is basically the best 1440p 144-165hz monitor, so unless you prioritize uw over everything else go with the MAG274QRF-QD

[Warlock5822]

6 minutes ago, xg32 said:

the 27inch is basically the best 1440p 144-165hz monitor, so unless you prioritize uw over everything else go with the MAG274QRF-QD

Thanks for the advice, I'm still a bit unsure. 

I've had a 27" monitor for a long while now thought maybe thebl 34" might be a fun upgrade for immersive gaming experience and productivity. 

But then there's also something about the 27" that feels like it's calling out to me