Optix MAG342CQR

I had the MSI MAG on my rig for ~2 years, and it was great for solo hot lapping, but I probably wouldn't recommend it for live racing. It gives a great view of the whole front windshield, but the screen ends right as the mirrors start to come into frame so I never felt like I had a good sense of space when side by side on track. In terms of the monitor's actual performance, it was a solid monitor but I'm not sure the 34" uw is the "sweet spot" between single screen and triples that I had hoped it was going to be compared to a 16:9 screen. I can't speak to the productivity side of things as it currently is sitting on the closet floor waiting for a function as it doesn't fit into my monitor layout of my desk in a way that's worth taking up the extra space right now, but for the web browsing I would do as part of sourcing mods, software adjustments/updates, etc.. I really enjoyed the monitor

I've got this one and I've been pretty happy with it. Especially for the price. https://www.walmart.com/ip/MSI-Optix-OPTIXMAG342CQR-34-UW-QHD-Curved-Screen-LED-Gaming-LCD-Monitor-21-9/645944608

Yeah, I paid about $220 for this back in September. I've been very happy with it given the price.

I use it primarily as a work display and have no issues that I can recall doing all manner of standard office work. Pretty much the clarity I expect of a 1440p monitor.

No USB C. Just one HDMI and two display port.

I ordered it today and will receive in few days,. I will post here with UFO test. Hows your experience going overall?

Yeah been using it more than a month and it is great for me.

Budget Ultrawide that actually looks decent: [Amazon.com: MSI Optix MAG342CQR 1500R Curvature 21:9 Aspect Ratio Narrow Bezel 1ms 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) 144Hz Refresh Rate Tilt/Swivel/Height/Pivot Adjustment 34" AMD Freesync Gaming Curved Monitor, Black : Electronics](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S8W3MMM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaGNOazZhME9VMXZzN0JsawEegqhAUEBQvw_zRLhnmOEvDwfoj2F4SGg6x-QIOFCpuRskSSOftWs27TdMH7E_aem_I_x96EqlsWxLgCk0Fl3XHw)

Yeah, it still looks decent for the price tho, the price of this monitor should allow him to grab a 5070TI, The only complaint I've seen from reviewers was its peak brightness.

|Monitor|Best For|Verdict| |:-|:-|:-| |**MSI MAG 342CQR E2**|Gaming + All-round use|**Best bang for buck**✅ – high res, high refresh, strong specs at ₹30,999| |**LG 34GP63A-B**|Content creation + professional color|🔧 Best for creatives — great display, trusted brand| |**Zebronics N34A**|Budget users|⚠️ Only if your budget is super tight and you don’t mind the lower resolution| # 🔥 Go for the MSI MAG 342CQR E2 As your **first ultrawide**, it’s the perfect mix of: * High resolution * Smooth refresh rate * Gaming and productivity features And it's on a huge 62% discount.

**1000R curvature**, which gives a more immersive feel, especially in FPS or racing games. But just so you know: * The **Odyssey G5** is only **VA panel**, which means deeper blacks but not as vibrant as the MSI MAG 342CQR’s **DCI-P3 95%** color coverage. * It’s also **only 165Hz** vs **180Hz** on the MSI (not a huge difference, but still). * And G5’s HDR is **HDR10**, but **not truly bright enough** to give a strong HDR experience. So unless the 1000R curve is a *must-have* for your setup, the **MSI is more balanced overall** — better panel quality, smoother refresh, and wider color space for both gaming + media.

MSI Mag only. Only 1 stock is left on Amazon. I hope nobody orders till evening.

Mine also is fine . Did you check the pbp/pip functions? HDR ? Etc

I went with the MSI Optix just because it was on sale for $189. I have no issues with this monitor for sim racing and FPS gaming. [https://a.co/d/g8iNmlR](https://a.co/d/g8iNmlR) They are mostly all the same in this range, just go by the price, refresh rate, brand, and whether you want FreeSync or G-Sync or not.