Information about the maximum horizontal viewing angle, within which the image on the screen is of acceptable quality. The operating altitude shows the maximum admissible altitude, at which the display will function flawlessly. Above this level it might not operate properly and/or might seize to function. Information of the number of pixels in a unit of length. With the decrease of the display size and the increase of its resolution, the pixel density increases. Information about whether there is a possibility for wall mounting according to the VESA Mounting Interface Standard (MIS). WQHD High Resolution - Game titles will even look better, displaying more details due to the WQHD resolution.

The static contrast shows the ratio between the brightest and the darkest color, which the display can reproduce simultaneously, for example, within one and the same frame/scene. Traditionally for contemporary gaming displays, the MSI Optix MAG342CQR support VESA’s Adaptive-Sync variable refresh rate technology, so it is logical to expect the monitor to gain AMD’s FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-Sync Compatible certifications by the time of its commercial launch later this year. Dark Dots: Dots appear dark and unchanged in size in, which module is displaying under pure red, green, or blue pattern.With some low refresh rate monitors, we've had situations where their low refresh rate resulted in choppy, stuttering motion, particularly during fast-paced action scenes in movies or games. This poor performance of having a low refresh rate is because the monitor cannot keep up with the speed at which the picture changes. A higher refresh rate can reduce this effect, resulting in a more immersive and responsive experience. Our experience with monitors has shown us that a high refresh rate is crucial when playing fast-paced games such as first-person shooters and racing games. On the flip side, the VA panel has its own advantages. It offers improved contrast ratios and avoids the IPS glowing effect often seen on IPS panels, all while maintaining a reasonable price point. Color Gamut refers to the range of colors that a monitor can display. A wide color gamut means the monitor can display more colors, creating a more vibrant and lifelike image. We've tried different monitor resolutions and observed that a higher resolution provides a sharper and more detailed picture, resulting in a better overall gaming experience. A higher resolution means that the games will look more detailed, and you'll be able to see everything more clearly, including text quality, texture quality, aliasing (jagged edges), and HUD elements.

Information about the maximum vertical viewing angle, within which the image on the screen is of acceptable quality. Ergonomics Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc. VESA mount If there is a spec that's worrisome, it's the modest 250 nits peak brightness. But again, at this price point, something has to give. It's worth noting, however, that the MSI MAG342CQPV is an actual gaming model, not a generic monitor. When comparing a mid-range IPS display to this VA panel, you’ll notice that the color reproduction of the VA panel stands out. It covers an impressive 92% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and can reproduce a wide range of 1.07 billion supported colors.One of the interesting things to note about MSI’s Optix MAG342CQR is that it is based on a Super PVA panel made by Samsung Display, according to TFT Central. Samsung itself introduced its own lineup of ultra-curved displays featuring a 1000R curvature at CES, but its family does not include a 21:9 34-inch LCD just yet, so MSI currently has the world’s only 34-inch monitor with a 1000R curvature. The storage humidity shows the lower and upper humidity limit, which ensures safe storage of the display. Storing it outside these limits might damage the display. This monitor has 300 nits of max brightness, which is acceptable for the monitor’s price range, but surely not the best. The storage altitude shows the maximum possible altitude for secure storing of the display. Storing it above this limit may result in damaging the display.

Information about the brightness of the screen. It is measured in candela per square metre (cd/m²). The maximum number of colors, which the display is able to reproduce, depends on the type of the panel in use and color enhancing technologies like FRC.

There are various panel technologies. Each has its own specific features - viewing angles, color reproduction, response time, brightness/contrast, production cost, etc. The image quality depends directly on the type of the display panel used. Based on our analysis, the MSI 34" MAG342CQPV has a 100% SRGB color gamut, which we found was good for gaming. Determining what is most important when choosing a monitor depends on which color space (CMYK, sRGB, DCI-P3, or Adobe RGB) you usually use. We recommend choosing a monitor with a wide range of colors. The higher the percentage, the better the experience. The DCI-P3 color space is the most popular and has the widest range of colors. Now let’s turn our attention to one of the key factors that determine the price and target audience of a monitor: its panel type. When I saw the pricing for this monitor, I wasn’t surprised to find that it came with a VA panel. That being said, if you’re considering getting a 1440p gaming monitor, it’s crucial to ensure that your graphics card can handle rendering the video at a high frame rate, taking into account the specific game you’ll be playing.

Based on our analysis, the resolution of the MSI 34" MAG342CQPV is 3440 x 1440, which we found was excellent for gaming. It’s worth emphasizing that this monitor embraces a curved design with a 1500R curvature, a feature highly valued by gamers as it enhances the overall “gaming” vibe. The pixel pitch shows the distance from the centers of two neighboring pixels. In displays, which have a native resolution (the TFT ones, for example), the pixel pitch depends on the resolution and the size of the screen.

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That being said, if you require the highest level of color accuracy for your work on an ultrawide monitor, the IPS panel is an essential choice. There are budget ultrawide displays available with IPS panels, such as the LG 34WN750-B and the LG 34WN650-W. But if you really want to have a top-tier level of accuracy, high-end ones like the ASUS XG349C are a must. Brightness Unfortunately, when it comes to ultrawide monitors, finding one at a reasonable price is currently quite a challenge. Less Blue Light Pro – Use a hardware solution to reduce the light emission in the blue-violet region of the blue light spectrum (wavelength 415 to 455 nm) In our years of working with monitors, we've observed that a monitor's refresh rate is a critical factor in determining its overall performance. Refresh rate refers to the number of times the display updates the picture being displayed per second. A higher refresh rate means the screen is updated more frequently, resulting in a smoother, more fluid motion and less motion blur. Typical gaming monitors have response times ranging from 1 to 6 milliseconds, which is considered fast enough for most gamers. However, based on our hands-on experience with various monitors, we prefer higher-end monitors with response times as low as 0.5 milliseconds. This lower response time provides even smoother and more responsive motion, ensuring an immersive gaming experience.