Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MPG341QR vs Pixio PX279 Wave

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341QR

34″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PX279 Wave

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MPG341QR and Pixio PX279 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Pixio PX279 Wave

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MPG341QRPixio PX279 Wave
75Gear score76
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $240

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 MPG341QR or Pixio PX279 Wave better?

MSI Optix MPG341QR and Pixio PX279 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).