Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV vs Philips 27E1N8900

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

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

Philips 27E1N8900

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV and Philips 27E1N8900 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63.

  • Resolution: Philips 27E1N8900 leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 27E1N8900

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQRVPhilips 27E1N8900
62Gear score63
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution3840×2160
100 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
VAPanelOLED

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 MAG342CQRV or Philips 27E1N8900 better?

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV and Philips 27E1N8900 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63. Resolution: Philips 27E1N8900 leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).