Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG245R2 vs MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG245R2

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
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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

MSI Optix MAG245R2 and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG245R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG245R2MSI Optix MAG342CQRV
63Gear score62
23.8″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
—PanelVA

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 MSI Optix MAG245R2 or MSI Optix MAG342CQRV better?

MSI Optix MAG245R2 and MSI Optix MAG342CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG245R2 leads (170 Hz vs 100 Hz).