Monitors / Comparison

HP OMEN 34c vs MSI Optix MAG321QR

Monitor · HP

HP OMEN 34c

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG321QR

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

HP OMEN 34c and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • Resolution: HP OMEN 34c leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
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HP OMEN 34c

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP OMEN 34cMSI Optix MAG321QR
76Gear score75
34″Screen size31.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $390Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is HP OMEN 34c or MSI Optix MAG321QR better?

HP OMEN 34c and MSI Optix MAG321QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. Resolution: HP OMEN 34c leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).