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MAG 342CQR E2

Released May 2024

MSI's budget 34-inch curved 3440 × 1440 VA gaming monitor at 180 Hz, for PC gamers who want an ultrawide for little money.

Size: 34″
Resolution: 3440 × 1440
PPI: 110
Panel: VA
Refresh: 180 Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 34″
Resolution: 3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness: 110 pixels per inch
Panel: VA
Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 4 ms
Brightness (typical): 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 4,000:1
Colour range: 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage: 95%
Shape: Curved (1500R)
Adaptive sync: VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth: 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage: 99% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage: 93% (CIE 1976 coverage)
HDR detail: HDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail: 4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Viewing angles: 178° / 178°
Pixel pitch: 0.23175 × 0.23175 mm

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C charging: None
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, up to 3440 × 1440 at 100 Hz (spec sheet)
DisplayPort detail: DisplayPort 1.4a
Audio out: Earphone out

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 6.95 kg
Height adjustment: 90 mm
Tilt: −5° to 20°
Swivel: −30° to 30°
Pivot: −5° to 5°
VESA pattern: 75 × 75 mm
Size with stand: 808.60 × 269.97 × 513.97 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand: 808.60 × 119.67 × 363.95 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand: 5.4 kg

Power and support

Power use: 31 W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy class: F
Power supply: External adapter, 19V 3.42A
Warranty: 3 years
In the box: DisplayPort cable, power cord, power adapter, quick guide

Pros and cons

Pros

3440 × 1440 at 180 Hz with a 1500R curve
4000:1 contrast and 95% DCI-P3 coverage
Stand adjusts for height (90 mm), tilt and swivel

Cons

4 ms grey-to-grey response; HDMI 2.0b ports are limited to 100 Hz at 3440 × 1440
No USB or speakers; external power adapter
Only HDR Ready, with no DisplayHDR certification

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
DellAlienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)	34″	3440 × 1440	110	VA	240 Hz	400 nits	400	–	Jul 2026
DellUltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)	34.14″	3440 × 1440	109	IPS	120 Hz	300 nits	–	90 W	Feb 2024
MSIMPG 346CQRF X24	34″	3440 × 1440	110	VA	240 Hz	400 nits	400	98 W	May 2025

Sources

Photo: storage-asset.msi.com

MSI MAG 342CQR E2 — Opposite front angled view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 342CQR E2 — Top profile: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 342CQR E2 — Rear view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 342CQR E2 — paired front and rear views with supplied model label: MSI exact-model global product page; paired front and rear product views with supplied model-identification label; complete supplied canvas, background and alpha retained

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