MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 2026
MSI
82 Overall Score
vs
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Blue 2025
Pixio
54 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) | 115.44% sRGB | 83.64% NTSC | 90.82% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 65W | 28W★ |
| Weight | 9.47 kg | 3.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong color (67th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 20260.228score per dollar
vs
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Blue 20250.599score per dollar
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Blue 2025 offers 2.6x better value for money
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Black 2026
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Blue 2025
Verdict
Winner: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
