
RATED
Great
7/10
34″ MSI MAG 342CQRF E20 – Specs & Features
The MSI MAG 342CQRF E20 is a 3440 x 1440 pixels VA monitor rated for a 48 Hz - 200 Hz refresh range.
MSI●Monitor
Display
34 in, VA, 3440 x 1440 pixels
34
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 200 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3000 : 1 contrast is well above typical IPS panels
- 110 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
- Stand offers 90 mm (3.54 in) height adjustment, swivel
- Backed by 3 years standard limited warranty
- 109 ppi / 43 ppcm keeps text and UI edges crisp at normal desk distance
- VA panel gives deeper native blacks than typical IPS panels
- 75 x 75 mm VESA mount compatibility works with third-party arms and stands
- Low blue light and/or flicker-free modes support longer viewing comfort
- 3 combined HDMI/DisplayPort inputs support multiple sources
Cons
- No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
- No listed built-in speakers
- No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
- VA panels typically respond slower than IPS or OLED at the pixel level
- No energy-efficiency certification (e.g. ENERGY STAR, TCO) is listed
- HDCP support isn’t explicitly confirmed for protected 4K/HDR streaming
Score & Ratings
7/10
Great
Model Information
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | MAG |
| Model | MAG 342CQRF E20 |
| Model Alias | MAG342CQRF E20 |
| Full Product Name | MSI MAG 342CQRF E20 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data) |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 863.6 mm (34.00 in) |
| Radius of Curvature | 1500 mm (59.06 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.389:1 |
| Active Display Width | 797.184 mm (31.39 in) |
| Active Display Height | 333.72 mm (13.14 in) |
| Display Area | 90.4 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
34" Display Size (86.4 cm) 21:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3440 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 43 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.232 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | 110 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 90% |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 88 % |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills more of your view — great for productivity, may need slight head turns toward the edges.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 200 Hz |
| MPRT Response Time | 0.5 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync | VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 71.51 kHz - 285.31 kHz |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 75 x 75 mm |
| VESA Size | 75 x 75 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 90 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 90 mm (3.54 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° / Slant from -5° to 5° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° |
| Portrait Mode | No |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 808.6 mm x 423.97 mm x 269.97 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 808.6 mm x 363.95 mm x 119.67 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6.95 kg (15.32 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 269.97 mm (10.63 in) |
Power & Operating Conditions
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 95 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI Navigator; AI Vision; Frameless design; HDR Ready; Rapid VA; Wide Color Gamut; Other certifications: REACH |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| RoHS | Yes |
| CE | Yes |
| FCC | Yes |
| FCC-B | Yes |
| WEEE | Yes |
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
Packaging Information
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 918 mm x 489 mm x 214 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 918 mm (36.14 in) |
| Package Height | 489 mm (19.25 in) |
| Package Depth | 214 mm (8.43 in) |
| Package Weight | 10.75 kg (23.7 lbs) |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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