Monitors / Comparison

LG 34BK95U-W vs MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

Monitor · LG

LG 34BK95U-W

34″ · 5120×2160 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution100
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

LG 34BK95U-W and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Resolution: LG 34BK95U-W leads (5120×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

LG 34BK95U-W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 34BK95U-WMSI Optix MAG342CQRV
62Gear score62
34″Screen size34″
5120×2160Resolution3440×1440
75 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
≈ $750Estimated 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 LG 34BK95U-W or MSI Optix MAG342CQRV better?

LG 34BK95U-W and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Resolution: LG 34BK95U-W leads (5120×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).