Dude this was one of the best reviews I've seen. You've covered everything I've wanted to know and plus some. I'm between the MSI Optix MAG342CQR and or AOC CQ27G3Z 27".
Thank you for saying that. We still feel like we have a long way to go in these videos! If you will mostly be gaming via PC then do the MSI for the 21:9 (and its cheaper) but if you plan to do more console vs PC then do the AOC since consoles won't support 21:9!
Of the 34inch ultra wides you have reviewed. Especially toward the more budget end of the spectrum. So this MSI. The Koorui and other similar types. Which has so far bene the best gaming monitor you have reviewed? All other tasks being secondary which would be the best gaming monitor in your opinion Also unless I have missed it none of your tests have mentioned contrast levels?
Fantastic video but I want to know something. Is it better than the Odyssey g5 34 inch ? G5 34 inch has 1000r curve and 165hz RR but its expensive. Like in our india the msi is 390$ whereas the g5 34 inch costs more than 450$. I have heard that Odyssey g5 has not good argonomic design. I just want to buy the msi as its a dream for me from a long time. Msi has thinner bezels, crisp display but don't know about the g5 ? You suggest. Whats yoir opinion ?
Thankyou for the great review of this monitor. I am looking for an ultrawide and cannot decide between this or the HP omen 34c. I am currently using Benqex2780q and the HP is very much identical on Rtings minus the fact it's IPS vs VA. I've not checked if you have reviewed that monitor but currently they are the same price £300 in the UK. What would you recommend? Also is the brightness good on this monitor as mine is roughly 340 nits* and I know the HP is brighter but i care not for HDR etc. As I will be using this side by side with my current monitor I would like it to be as similar as possible.
Great Review but Is the monitor that dull like its showing in the video or is it just because of the camera? becuase it looks kinda dull and not very clear colors
Just bought mag342cqr today. Couple of things I noticed and would like to ask you. * What is the most recommended profile? I do not understand if choosing pro profile cancels the gaming one and vice versa. Pro one seems to disable control over contrast and other settings. * Then, I find the red a bit to bright on this monitor. I always go with warm settings. Is there a way to change this? * 3rd, I also bought it because it was advertised with OSD software, but I cannot find it. All I can find on MSI website for this model is Display Kit which is useless for me. * Last but not least, I bought it to also use PDP as I really need it, but the aspect ratio for each source is weird and cannot set it to full screen. I mean to have half the resolution with 1400 but full screen. Like 1720x1440. It just sits on the middle and is really hard to see anything and work like this. Am I missing something? I know there are a lot of question, but I would really appreciate if you can help me understand if these are the limitations or I am missing something because it sits on my decision to keep it or return it and buy G5 which seems to have the best PDP aspect ratio so far.
Recommended profile varies based on content consumed. No straight forward answer as it is case by case basis only you can decide what looks best. Changing profiles will "cancel the other" if that makes sense. The way to change that is to do your own custom profile and adjust reds/color temp as needed! I am not sure I know what was advertised. OSD as just their built in menu settings? You'd need to contact them for further clarification. In regards to PDP you have limited functionality on the menu so if you can't configure it how you want then you need to change it at the device level. Even then if that is what you did then you might be better off the G5 if PDP is what you are after most!!
I would probably land on the MSI since it will save you a couple of $$ and be good enough for gaming and work! Love LG monitors though and they might get a slight nod in the color accuracy department!
Usually I let price be the deciding factor. Both are so similar you can't make a bad decision. With both being equal I would side with the MSI but that is because I use a lot of MSI products in my pc builds! What one did you end up getting?
It is close! I love IPS colors but I think this would be good enough for you if I had to guess... always buy a monitor with a return policy because somethings you just don't know until you see for yourself!!
Hi Chef! Great review! How would you say this compares to the Sceptre equivalent? this seems way better and the price is too similar. Would this be the one to go with? I'm mostly planning on gaming and also connecting my work pc to it. Also I noticed that the picture by picture mode on this monitor puts the aspect ratio of both sources on 16:9, dinstead of what we've seen in your other reviews where we get a boxy aspect ratio, is this adjustable?
This would be the Sceptre equivalent that we have covered: ua-cam.com/video/HAMnQALuYoM/v-deo.html I would pick the MSI as I like its colors a little better than Sceptre. In regards to PiP no adjustments that I am aware of! Let me know what you end up getting and how you like it!
This is on a product roadmap for us to figure out how to do in the future as our channel becomes profitable. As someone who has this need how would you recommend we inform other views when we start to offer this?
Nice review, I was looking for a review on this monitor as there's one on sale at my local computer store. MSI is moving up in the ranks for pretty good hardware, their Motherboards and GPU's aren't too shabby too.
Awesome review, great job! I was looking for a review of a big brother of this guy the MSI MAG401QR. It doesn't seem like there are many video reviews of it online. Do you have an opinion about the 40 inch monitor for such a sweet price for mostly productivity and maybe some gaming? Much appreciated!
Big bro ha! I have not used it but I like its specs on paper and I have had a good experience with this monitor so I like to think it would perform similarly! I think productivity wise you would appreciate the larger screen real estate and fun for gaming as well. Let me know if you end up getting it how you like it!
Yooo PEOPLE I JUST GOT the samsung 34 va curved should i keep it or return to walamrt n buy this one???? I only paid 250 for the samsung 34 curved 165hz
@DojaPack ight thanks man on mine surprisingly the black smearing isn't that noticeable n ghosting isn't that bad unless it's weird like hulks hair in marvels rivals it bouncing n that will smear a tiny tiny bit when he runs
@@DojaPack yea it's decent it's not better than my rog strixs 32 curved but it's right up there with it something about Samsung screens idk what it but they have this weird motion blur effect to all of them that's something I noticed from a rog strixs line up vs the Samsung so far n Walmarts right down the road no hassle at all figure I'll keep this one then sell it once I find another deal on a rog line up or a better 34 in curved but after having the 1000 R curve it's wayyyyy better than 1500 which was my rog strixs sooooo Samsung it is forever now ig
i have a 3090 and i would like play in 4k should i buy this monitor or is better if i buy a 4k? other problem is i can not find a ultra wide 4k monitor what should i do helppppp
Good review, I would like to hear more of your opinions on gaming experience. I am on the market for an 34 inch ultrawide monitor. I came across some reviews that states ghosting on this monitor is unbearable and some users returned it. Not sure if theirs was faulty panels. I'm using an IPS monitor so not sure how VA panels would feel for gaming. This is a 400$ monitor from where I live. There is an expensive alternative, Dell S3422DWG for 600$. I don't know if you had a chance to test that monitor but if so I would like to hear you opinions as well. Keep up the good work.
Ghosting can be really hit or miss with monitors so it is tough! I have not used the Dell S3422DWG but on paper it would not be worth the extra $200 imo. You'd be better off saving your money with this monitor or checking out the Koorui 34"! As long as a monitor meets your criteria I always say buy the least expensive one to save $$
why 8 bits? Isn't it supposed to go to 10 bits at 144hz? Are you connecting it via HDMI or displayport? I have that doubt, if the monitor cannot go to 10 bits then it is not a purchase for me, please I reallly need your assistance
yeah i use xbox series s on this monitor and works perfectly, you can enable the ultra curved screen size as well under the settings tab on the monitor - screen size
Genuinely 1 of the best reviews I've ever seen for a monitor.
Thank you so much. What was missing from it? What can we do better?
The only thing will be you can zoom the ufo test and freeze the image so will see the ghosting but the review it’s all rounded
Thank u
@@elDJErick07 that could be an issue caused by the framerate of the camera not being in sync in with the monitor
Dude this was one of the best reviews I've seen. You've covered everything I've wanted to know and plus some. I'm between the MSI Optix MAG342CQR and or AOC CQ27G3Z 27".
Thank you for saying that. We still feel like we have a long way to go in these videos!
If you will mostly be gaming via PC then do the MSI for the 21:9 (and its cheaper) but if you plan to do more console vs PC then do the AOC since consoles won't support 21:9!
I have this monitor and this is very beautiful. I use it for my work purposes❤
Good choice! Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe! -MB
Of the 34inch ultra wides you have reviewed. Especially toward the more budget end of the spectrum. So this MSI. The Koorui and other similar types. Which has so far bene the best gaming monitor you have reviewed? All other tasks being secondary which would be the best gaming monitor in your opinion
Also unless I have missed it none of your tests have mentioned contrast levels?
Very nice and thorough review.
Glad you liked it! Thank you! Be sure to subscribe! -MB
Fantastic video but I want to know something. Is it better than the Odyssey g5 34 inch ? G5 34 inch has 1000r curve and 165hz RR but its expensive. Like in our india the msi is 390$ whereas the g5 34 inch costs more than 450$. I have heard that Odyssey g5 has not good argonomic design. I just want to buy the msi as its a dream for me from a long time. Msi has thinner bezels, crisp display but don't know about the g5 ? You suggest. Whats yoir opinion ?
I personally would go with the cheaper monitor. It sounds like that would work out in your favor as you want the MSI and speak highly of it!
honest question: why don't they ship a remote with these monitors to better use its settings panel ?
From the view at 2:08 which HDMI is 2.0 and which is 1.4 ??
Both the HDMI ports are 2.0 and the DisplayPort is 1.4!
@@tvchef thanks!
Thankyou for the great review of this monitor. I am looking for an ultrawide and cannot decide between this or the HP omen 34c. I am currently using Benqex2780q and the HP is very much identical on Rtings minus the fact it's IPS vs VA. I've not checked if you have reviewed that monitor but currently they are the same price £300 in the UK. What would you recommend? Also is the brightness good on this monitor as mine is roughly 340 nits* and I know the HP is brighter but i care not for HDR etc. As I will be using this side by side with my current monitor I would like it to be as similar as possible.
Thats what im talking about
goat rewiew
Thank you so much! We always have room to improve so what would you want us to do or include?
Great Review but Is the monitor that dull like its showing in the video or is it just because of the camera? becuase it looks kinda dull and not very clear colors
Just bought mag342cqr today. Couple of things I noticed and would like to ask you. * What is the most recommended profile? I do not understand if choosing pro profile cancels the gaming one and vice versa. Pro one seems to disable control over contrast and other settings. * Then, I find the red a bit to bright on this monitor. I always go with warm settings. Is there a way to change this? * 3rd, I also bought it because it was advertised with OSD software, but I cannot find it. All I can find on MSI website for this model is Display Kit which is useless for me. * Last but not least, I bought it to also use PDP as I really need it, but the aspect ratio for each source is weird and cannot set it to full screen. I mean to have half the resolution with 1400 but full screen. Like 1720x1440. It just sits on the middle and is really hard to see anything and work like this. Am I missing something? I know there are a lot of question, but I would really appreciate if you can help me understand if these are the limitations or I am missing something because it sits on my decision to keep it or return it and buy G5 which seems to have the best PDP aspect ratio so far.
Recommended profile varies based on content consumed. No straight forward answer as it is case by case basis only you can decide what looks best. Changing profiles will "cancel the other" if that makes sense.
The way to change that is to do your own custom profile and adjust reds/color temp as needed!
I am not sure I know what was advertised. OSD as just their built in menu settings? You'd need to contact them for further clarification.
In regards to PDP you have limited functionality on the menu so if you can't configure it how you want then you need to change it at the device level. Even then if that is what you did then you might be better off the G5 if PDP is what you are after most!!
How does this compare to the Samsung G5 34"?
how good is the adaptive sync on this? I like to use it when playing single player games.
I am not sure how much of a boost in performance you will notice with adaptive sync tbh!
Extremely helpful review!
Glad it was helpful!
Between lg ultragear qhd curved monitor vs msi optix curved which one will you suggest for casual gaming and work?
I would probably land on the MSI since it will save you a couple of $$ and be good enough for gaming and work! Love LG monitors though and they might get a slight nod in the color accuracy department!
Is this monitor good to use with M2 Macbook pro?
This is really designed for gamers but if you want a larger screen for your mac I don't see why not!
Great review!, thank you, I'm deciding between this one and the KOORUI 34E6UC, which one would you go for ? (Right now both are at $270 USD)
I'm facing the exact same dilemna right now. Let me know what you end up going for!
Usually I let price be the deciding factor. Both are so similar you can't make a bad decision. With both being equal I would side with the MSI but that is because I use a lot of MSI products in my pc builds!
What one did you end up getting?
What one did you end up deciding on??
It's funny I'm facing this too, rn. But for me the Koorui one is 2/3 of the price of the MSI one. Btw what did you choose?
How is it compared to ASUS TUF 34" VG34VQL3A?
Hey , thats it , thats the max brightness???
Is the color quality close to IPS panels? I have always used IPS monitors and since this one is has a VA panel I dont know if I should buy it or not.
It is close! I love IPS colors but I think this would be good enough for you if I had to guess... always buy a monitor with a return policy because somethings you just don't know until you see for yourself!!
Hi Chef! Great review! How would you say this compares to the Sceptre equivalent? this seems way better and the price is too similar. Would this be the one to go with? I'm mostly planning on gaming and also connecting my work pc to it.
Also I noticed that the picture by picture mode on this monitor puts the aspect ratio of both sources on 16:9, dinstead of what we've seen in your other reviews where we get a boxy aspect ratio, is this adjustable?
This would be the Sceptre equivalent that we have covered: ua-cam.com/video/HAMnQALuYoM/v-deo.html
I would pick the MSI as I like its colors a little better than Sceptre.
In regards to PiP no adjustments that I am aware of!
Let me know what you end up getting and how you like it!
Nice Review, could you upload the icc profile/rgb settings for the calibration?
This is on a product roadmap for us to figure out how to do in the future as our channel becomes profitable. As someone who has this need how would you recommend we inform other views when we start to offer this?
If you calibrate the monitor, an icc profile or recommended monitor settings would be useful. a link in the description would work.@@tvchef
Предоставил ли он Вам профиль калибровки?
Great review, one question though. Were you able to use PBP with two 1440x1720 inputs? Or is it limited to just 16x9 aspect ratios?
Good question. I don't know ha!
Nice review, I was looking for a review on this monitor as there's one on sale at my local computer store. MSI is moving up in the ranks for pretty good hardware, their Motherboards and GPU's aren't too shabby too.
Yes they really are! They are always my top choice for MBs and you are right their monitors and gpus are great too!
Is there a plastic on the screen if you got it i got my one today and dont find plastic on the screen
No I don't think so!
@@tvchef ok thankssss
excellent review!👌
Thank you. Anything we missed?
Awesome review, great job! I was looking for a review of a big brother of this guy the MSI MAG401QR. It doesn't seem like there are many video reviews of it online. Do you have an opinion about the 40 inch monitor for such a sweet price for mostly productivity and maybe some gaming? Much appreciated!
Big bro ha! I have not used it but I like its specs on paper and I have had a good experience with this monitor so I like to think it would perform similarly!
I think productivity wise you would appreciate the larger screen real estate and fun for gaming as well.
Let me know if you end up getting it how you like it!
How would you compare this to the koouri 34 inch? Where I live the Koouri is about 140 USD cheaper.
Very similar!! Get the Koorui and save your money!
Did you wind up getting the Koouri? I'm looking at both of these.
can i mount this to a vesa mount for an aluminium profile sim racing rig?
I think you can with the included screws, but did you found out?
I don't see why not but let us know if you try?!
I know we gotta find out!
Did you ever do use this for simracing? Thinking of ordering this to attach to a pro simrig monitor stand
How do you get your monitor to fully show? Without the sides being cut off.
21:9 content is needed or else you would get side bars
Can we fullscreen our ps5 on that ?
No it will have black bars on the sides and be 16:9!
Yes you can. PS5 updated to 21;9
@@panagiotiskiutsukis6098nice
@@panagiotiskiutsukis6098 are you sure man i wanna take one
Can i have 2 browser/application windows open at the same time like with 2 screens?
Yes!
Im considering this monitor or the LG 34GP63A-B
that are both at the same price right now.
What do you think?
I bought the MSI
MSI but both would be great!
@@StLouisVsErbodyhow was it?
@@WhereisYunoGasai I use to be a tv gamer so switching to this monitor is clean asf
Im stuck between this monitor and the 34 ultrawide samsung g5 (LC34G55TWWNXZA) any opinion?
Whatever one is cheaper is how I personally would decide!
The one thing you did not comment on Is that it does not have built-in speakers
Yup no speakers!
Glad I bought speakers
How about 345cqr?
Can’t find much info about it
How about MSI PRO MP341CQW? Which is a bit cheaper than this one.
If you don't care about the faster response time 4ms vs 1ms or the higher refresh rate 144 vs 100hz then save some money and get the MSI PRO MP341CQW
Nice review!
Thanks!
Yo I have I question if I want to play on ps5 can I use the full screen or only like you showed on the video??
You will need a PC for the full ultrawide experience!
@@tvchef no you dont, im using an xbox and i have the full ultra wide, you just adjust the setting on the monitor under the image - screen size tab
Great review… Buying this…
I think you will be really happy. Let me know how you like it!
A 4070 ti super will go well for this display ?
Absolutely!
How does this compare to the ciaomi G34WQi?
Very similar. I would get whatever is cheaper!
Yooo PEOPLE I JUST GOT the samsung 34 va curved should i keep it or return to walamrt n buy this one???? I only paid 250 for the samsung 34 curved 165hz
Keep
@DojaPack ight thanks man on mine surprisingly the black smearing isn't that noticeable n ghosting isn't that bad unless it's weird like hulks hair in marvels rivals it bouncing n that will smear a tiny tiny bit when he runs
@ yeah to go through all the trouble of returning it wouldn’t be worth it. It’s a good monitor and for $250 good price.
@@DojaPack yea it's decent it's not better than my rog strixs 32 curved but it's right up there with it something about Samsung screens idk what it but they have this weird motion blur effect to all of them that's something I noticed from a rog strixs line up vs the Samsung so far n Walmarts right down the road no hassle at all figure I'll keep this one then sell it once I find another deal on a rog line up or a better 34 in curved but after having the 1000 R curve it's wayyyyy better than 1500 which was my rog strixs sooooo Samsung it is forever now ig
i have a 3090 and i would like play in 4k should i buy this monitor or is better if i buy a 4k? other problem is i can not find a ultra wide 4k monitor what should i do helppppp
This is 2k! Its going to be pricey but you can get 4k ultrawide like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9!
Most real Gamers will not play at 4K because your FPS drops too low
What’s the name of that pc case behind you I love it
It is the Cooler Master HAF 500 and you can find it on Amazon here: geni.us/CLVVX8 #commissionsearned
I assume you can stretch the PS5 image to fill the screen
Or black bars as the aspect ratio is not technically supported!
Didn’t ps5 update to 21:9 ?
Good review, I would like to hear more of your opinions on gaming experience. I am on the market for an 34 inch ultrawide monitor. I came across some reviews that states ghosting on this monitor is unbearable and some users returned it. Not sure if theirs was faulty panels. I'm using an IPS monitor so not sure how VA panels would feel for gaming. This is a 400$ monitor from where I live. There is an expensive alternative, Dell S3422DWG for 600$. I don't know if you had a chance to test that monitor but if so I would like to hear you opinions as well. Keep up the good work.
Ghosting can be really hit or miss with monitors so it is tough! I have not used the Dell S3422DWG but on paper it would not be worth the extra $200 imo. You'd be better off saving your money with this monitor or checking out the Koorui 34"!
As long as a monitor meets your criteria I always say buy the least expensive one to save $$
is the ghosting bad?
It has ghosting but compared to any of the other 34" monitors it is on par with them!
@@tvchef do you know if the ghosting is as bad as my LG gn600
How many nits of brightness....?
300 nits! -MB
im looking for a dest clamp mount for this monitor
Please share if you find one you really like!!!
Which panel has this monitor? Would be very helpful
VA
VA!
I have a keyboard that needs to be plugged n does it have a usb?
You need to plug your keyboard directly into your computer!
i agree with everyone else, great review. subbed
Thank you so much!
Is this basically the same as 345cqr?
Yes very similar the 345cqr is 180hz vs 144hz for this monitor!
Hey the ps5 will have a stetched out display and not a cropped picture view?
I wouldn’t get any ultrawide for console gaming as it doesn’t have support for 21:9 aspect ratio
It will be 16:9 and not 21:9 (stretched)
Love how he's no taking the stickers off so he can return it xD
Otherwise pretty cool rev.
LOL nah just thought it should be on for the video! I couldn't return it if I wanted as this was sent to me by MSI :p
This is a VA panel, correct?
Yup!
VA panel or ips? Which is good?@@tvchef
I ordered mine for 270. I have the 32 inch 1080p curved one which is great. Wanted 1440
Awesome!!
where at?
Does it support full 144 hrz with hdmi
no
I don't remember what hdmi standard it is off the top of my head but if its hdmi 2.0 you should be good at 2k/144hz!
Thanks for sharing!
i need watching movie reviews on ultra wide I mean 21:9 experience?
Most movies will be 16:9!
why 8 bits? Isn't it supposed to go to 10 bits at 144hz? Are you connecting it via HDMI or displayport? I have that doubt, if the monitor cannot go to 10 bits then it is not a purchase for me, please I reallly need your assistance
I don't see anywhere mentioning this monitor is a 10 bit monitor!
It is
It can go to 10bit with 144hz
its 8bits+FRC so not a true 10bit.
Can use VSA?
Yes! If I saw the correct info it is VESA 75 x 75 mm
Do you know if this would work with my surface laptop 5? Or will have black side bars? I think it should handle the 21:9 aspect ratio?
Would this be good for rainbow six siege on the series x and apex legends
Yeah!
yeah i use xbox series s on this monitor and works perfectly, you can enable the ultra curved screen size as well under the settings tab on the monitor - screen size
Best reviewer Ever
Thanks for the kind words. We are trying to improve these videos!
i just got one for 300 dollars was it a good price?
Not bad!!!
Price decrease to $250-300 in Thailand
best in class
Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe! -MB
Does it have hdr?
Nope!
@@tvchefI read that it did have HDR now?
No Usbc?
Nope :(
Uhh... power button...?
Can I use the ps5 or do I need a 4k Tv
On this tv
Hey! Can you get 1440p 120fps on ps5 with hdmi 2.0?
See 17:49 in the video! 1440p and 60 but enable 120fps if your game supports it!
Is this good for PS5?
Yes just got mine today for p5 took me 10:15 to set up wasn’t hard honestly
PS5 won't support 21:9 so better for a PC imo! But no issues on PS5!
How do you like it?
Does anyone else have flickering in some games?
Did not notice any flicker!
nice review, thanks here my like!
Thank you so much!
Thx
Thanks for the comment! Be sure to subscribe! -MB
Thanks for the honest review, I think this is a good monitor.
No problem! Thanks for the comment. Be sure to subscribe! -MB
Excelent Review. +1 subscriptor and love the deep explansion
Thanks for the sub!! -MB
Gotham penguin review :P
IDK what this means lol
You sound exactly like the actor from Gotham playing the penguin Char.. I mean well :D@@tvchef
Great review!!!
Thank you so much! Anything you felt that was missing?
Yo I have I question if I want to play on ps5 can I use the full screen or only like you showed on the video??
You will need a PC for the full ultrawide experience!
Does it look good on ps5?
@@Fritzzboiiit does now