Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MPG341QR vs Samsung Odyssey G50A

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341QR

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

Samsung Odyssey G50A

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MPG341QR and Samsung Odyssey G50A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G50A leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341QR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G50A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MPG341QRSamsung Odyssey G50A
75Gear score76
34″Screen size32″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $417

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 Samsung Odyssey G50A better?

MSI Optix MPG341QR and Samsung Odyssey G50A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341QR leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G50A leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G50A leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).