Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV vs Sceptre E255B-1658A

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 · Sceptre

Sceptre E255B-1658A

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV and Sceptre E255B-1658A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre E255B-1658A leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Sceptre E255B-1658A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MAG342CQRVSceptre E255B-1658A
62Gear score63
34″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelTN
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $191

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 Sceptre E255B-1658A better?

MSI Optix MAG342CQRV and Sceptre E255B-1658A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 63. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG342CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Sceptre E255B-1658A leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre E255B-1658A leads (165 Hz vs 100 Hz).