MSI Optix MAG342CQR Curved Gaming Monitor with 1500R Curvature, Pivot Adjustment, Adaptive Sync, and 3440X1440 HD Resolution Review

I've only had the monitor for a day so this review will reflect that. I plan to update this review in about a month after spending a reasonable amount of time on it. First of all, this is my first monitor upgrade in almost a decade since I bought two 22 inch Dell P2211ht monitors and it's amazing to see it for the first time. On the other hand, not only in YouTube reviews, but also in how far displays have come in that time, even on the lower end of the spectrum. The wow factor here is the…

I'm not a bodybuilder, but this monitor deserves NO HIGHER than 3 stars from me. I wanted to try a 34 inch wide 144 Hz monitor, but I chose the wrong one. I don't like black shadows (ghosting) when watching a cutscene from a video game or movie. This monitor is terrible with dark colors (ghosting). The reason I didn't return it is because I paid $250 for this monitor so it was cheap when I bought it in July 2022.

This monitor exceeded my expectations. Easy to install and use. I have never owned or seen an underwater monitor in the past and have also experienced a 144Hz refresh rate. I was skeptical about the aspect ratio based on my Twitch streams and YouTube videos, but now there are workarounds for almost everything! IF you have a PC that can run games at 3440x1440 at higher framerates, I highly recommend checking it out. Even if not, being able to work with resolution is at least a bonus as the games

The picture quality of this monitor is excellent. But it randomly freezes on a black screen where not even the power button works and the device has to be turned off. This happens 2-3 times a week. I'll see if the problem persists, not that I have a new GPU for the monitor. In this case I need this service as a defect. But when it doesn't come out randomly, the image quality and in-game response are amazing. I'm using the standard displayport cable that came with the monitor. If this issue…

Upgraded after my previous monitor (30" Ultra Wide Specter @ 2560x1080 200Hz) suddenly gave up the ghost after 2 years of use because the capacitors burned out. After some contrast and RGB calibration, the colors look even sharper than the Spectre. Definitely a lot less "gray" and more defined. The backlight bleeding that the Specter suffered from is virtually non-existent here. Very even illumination through. FFXIV looks a lot sharper at this resolution, to the point of at which I disabled…

I've been using this monitor for about a year now and it's an amazing monitor, especially for my first 1440p monitor. The curve is perfect for replacing two monitors and works great with my KVM switch. The gaming image quality and refresh rate are great for the price-performance ratio.

I first bought two 27" LG Ultragear monitors (1080, 240Hz, IPS) and initially liked them, but there were too many bugs in my laptop + monitor setup. Sent them back just before the end of the month. - 3 screens, none of them is a great picture if you sit at table distance - IPS can be a little bright at that distance with long term use - 550 size was relatively big to spend on monitors forced me to ask myself, what else i could do could get for the same or less money. A 34-inch monitor with a…

This montior is the absolute pinnacle of my build for my new gaming PC to give you an idea that my rig has a Ryzen 9 5950 processor and a 3070ti graphics card with 32GB RAM. And I needed a monitor that was not only powerful but also stylish to fish my build with. And it didn't disappoint. The value you get is top notch and I haven't had any issues since installing it. If you are a fellow gamer and looking to get a monitor, I would highly recommend this one. It has one of the best images I've…

Overview/Display. First off, let me say that this monitor really is one of the best things I've seen. Switching from Macbook Pro 2015 15.4 to this display shows the difference between day and night. As far as I can tell, this screen is accurate when it comes to colors, and it's bright, vibrant, and best of all, there's absolutely no, or at least very minimal, backlighting on my panel. For 34 inches this is huge, it looks dwarfed compared to my laptop. But for productivity and media consumption,

All in all this is a great monitor for gaming that I got today. However, I found it for a lower price for same-day delivery at the micro center for $379.99 and figured Amazon's price wouldn't match the price. Obviously Revain DOES NOT MATCH THE PRICE, I never thought Amazon would do that. What a disappointment, I never thought Amazon would fear price competition. I've already opened the box, installed it and I'm sure Amazon will make it difficult for me to return it. Great monitor, terrible…

I love this monitor. Advanced, immersive, fast response speed, great image quality, more features than expected and just a wonderful product!

In games like Apex Legends, it does its job flawlessly. Super clear resolution for watching YouTube videos and movies. And the ultra-wide resolution gives you so much room to work when you're working from home that you can see everything on one screen. Best money I've ever spent on a monitor.

I've been using this monitor for several months, everything is fine. I think you will be forced to find the best 34 inch 144Hz 1440p curved monitor in the 400 price range. One problem I had with this display is ghosting. This only happens when you have pure white on black, so it's not a common occurrence. This can happen in Windows settings when you have dark mode enabled and move the cursor, or when you have white text on a black background and start scrolling. The other issue is that the…

So happy. No problems with broken screen or dead pixels. Overall happy with it and now my older 27 Acer stands in portriat by the way. However, there are a few "bugs" I see with this. Although it's pretty obvious on the product page, there aren't any USB ports. Not a big deal with a second monitor with a USB B hub to connect peripherals to a PC instead of plugging them into a PC, but if it's just a monitor, cable management nirvana is a little more difficult to achieve. The only other "bug" I…

So happy. No problems with broken screen or dead pixels. Overall happy with it and now my older 27 Acer stands in portriat by the way. However, there are a few "bugs" I see with this. Although it's pretty obvious on the product page, there aren't any USB ports. Not a big deal with a second monitor with a USB B hub to connect peripherals to a PC instead of plugging them into a PC, but if it's just a monitor, cable management nirvana is a little more difficult to achieve. The only other "bug" I…

It's a damn good monitor and I'm so glad I pulled the trigger to get my hands on it. I used to have an MSI 2k monitor with a VA panel, but this ultra wide screen is MUCH better than what I had before. If you are looking for a great gaming monitor with deep blacks and good contrast/colors, get this monitor. You will not regret it!

I research and write a lot. This monitor works very well for both. The text in my documents is crisp and the extra screen real estate makes it easy to open multiple apps at the same time. I am very happy with it. My only complaint is that the RGB lighting is circular on the back and mounting it on the monitor arm gets in the way.

No complaints. Works well and is a great monitor for gaming. 1 ms response time is ideal. The ultra-wide screen lets you see the action in front of other standard-width monitors.

I would love the monitor and give it 5 stars but mine arrived with a dead white spot about 1 inch off center. This is very annoying in games with a dark background. At the time, I was in dire need of a replacement monitor and couldn't afford to wait the return time for another one, so I just kept it. Otherwise it was a solid 3440x1440p 144Hz monitor for gaming.

It's a pretty good monitor, great picture, good size, good curve and decent colors. The only thing I would wish for is a black light adjustment and a brightness or saturation toggle. Overall it has a decent display, but not as saturated as my ips monitor, and has a small blue light at the top of the screen. It could just be because I'm using an HDMI cable, but I don't know. Definitely recommend if you just need a second monitor for casual tasks and movies. Wrinkles on people's faces are very…