Skip to decision tools
versus.deals
Menu
Browse versus.deals
Your choice. With the evidence.

Is it worth upgrading from the MSI MAG 342CQR E2?

Start with what you own. See what meets more of your needs, what stays the same and what you would give up.

More decision tools

Monitors · 1/5 in this check (kept in the link)

Share or save

Your monitor

MSI MAG 342CQR E2

Global manufacturer model · MAG 342CQR E2 · regional retail SKU not specified
Screen size
34 in
Resolution
3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
Refresh rate
180 Hz
Panel
VA
Product detailsChoose a different monitor

Your current product and replacements

Your prioritiesCategory, search, shopping market, budget and must-haves

Other monitors compared with yours

Select must-haves to check which products meet your requirements.

Closest to the MSI MAG 342CQR E2 by stated key specifications first. Closeness is not a ranking; each card lists what differs.

MSI Optix MAG342CQR — original manufacturer model image

MSI Optix MAG342CQR

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Refresh rate180 Hz → 144 Hz
  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 1x DP (1.4) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 1 x Earphone out

Same: Screen size 34 in · Resolution 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) · Panel VA

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI MAG 342CQR E2

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · Optix MAG342CQR · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 38 of 38 specifications cited.

Evidence · 100% source coverage

38/38 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
38
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
None recorded
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal34 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI Optix MAG342CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI Optix MAG342CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution144 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 144Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI Optix MAG342CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI Optix MAG342CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →
MSI MAG 346CQ — original manufacturer model image

MSI MAG 346CQ

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 2x HDMI™ 2.0b (UWQHD@100Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3); 1x Headphone-out

Same: Screen size 34 in · Resolution 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) · Refresh rate 180 Hz · Panel VA

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI MAG 342CQR E2

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · MAG 346CQ · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 41 of 41 specifications cited.

Evidence · 100% source coverage

41/41 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
41
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
None recorded
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

  • Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.MSI MAG 346CQ — exact manufacturer specifications
Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal34 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 346CQ — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 346CQ — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution180 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 180Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 346CQ — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 346CQ — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →
MSI MAG 345CQR — original manufacturer model image

MSI MAG 345CQR

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 1 x DisplayPort (1.4a) 2 x HDMI™ (2.0b); 1x Headphone out

Same: Screen size 34 in · Resolution 3440x1440 (UWQHD) · Refresh rate 180 Hz · Panel VA

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI MAG 342CQR E2

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · MAG 345CQR · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 40 of 40 specifications cited.

Evidence · 100% source coverage

40/40 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
40
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
None recorded
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

  • Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.MSI MAG 345CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal34 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 345CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution3440x1440 (UWQHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 345CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution180 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 180Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 345CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 345CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →
MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 — original manufacturer model image

MSI MPG 346CQRF X24

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Refresh rate180 Hz → 240 Hz
  • PanelVA → Rapid VA
  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 2x HDMI™ 2.1 (UWQHD@240Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3) 1x Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 98W Power Delivery; 2x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x USB 2.0 Type-B; 1 x Headphone-out

Same: Screen size 34 in · Resolution 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI MAG 342CQR E2

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · MPG 346CQRF X24 · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 42 of 45 specifications cited · 3 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

Evidence · Conflicting facts to check

42/45 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
42
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
3
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal34 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution240 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 240Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyRapid VA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MPG 346CQRF X24 — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →
MSI MAG 32C6 — original manufacturer model image

MSI MAG 32C6

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Screen size34 in → 31.5 in
  • Resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) → 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 1 x DisplayPort 1.2a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@180Hz); 1 x Headphone Out

Same: Refresh rate 180 Hz · Panel VA

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI MAG 32C6X

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · MAG 32C6 · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 38 of 38 specifications cited.

Evidence · 100% source coverage

38/38 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
38
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
None recorded
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

  • Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.MSI MAG 32C6 — exact manufacturer specifications
Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal31.5 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 32C6 — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 32C6 — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution180 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 180Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 32C6 — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 32C6 — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →
MSI Optix MAG321CQR — original manufacturer model image

MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Compared with yours · MSI MAG 342CQR E2

  • Screen size34 in → 31.5 in
  • Resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) → 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
  • Refresh rate180 Hz → 144 Hz
  • Manufacturer inputs and connections1 x DisplayPort 1.4a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b(UWQHD@100Hz); 1 x Headphone out → 1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 2x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Type B (PC to Monitor); 1x Earphone out

Same: Panel VA

Compare side by side
View details

Full comparison vs MSI Optix MAG342CQR

More details & evidence

Exact model: Global manufacturer model · Optix MAG321CQR · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 39 of 39 specifications cited.

Evidence · 100% source coverage

39/39 listed facts sourced. Checked date unavailable. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
39
Calculated from sources
0
Independent measurements
Not available
Owner evidence
Not available
Conflicting facts
None recorded
View the manufacturer source

Region not confirmed

Market details

Specification region not confirmed. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

Check the manufacturer source

We have no current verified retailer listing for this exact variant in United Kingdom. A price you enter does not establish retailer availability.

Before you choose

Key specification sources
Manufacturer display diagonal31.5 in
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution144 Hz
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 144Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications
Enter a price you found

Your total including delivery and taxes, for this exact variant in new condition. This remains your assumption.

All product specifications →