Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQPV vs Pixio PX245c

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQPV

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

Pixio PX245c

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time69
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG342CQPV and Pixio PX245c are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQPV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PX245c leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQPV

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Pixio PX245c

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQPVPixio PX245c
62Gear score62
34″Screen size23.6″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time3 ms
≈ $300Estimated 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 MSI Optix MAG342CQPV or Pixio PX245c better?

MSI Optix MAG342CQPV and Pixio PX245c are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQPV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Pixio PX245c leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PX245c leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).