MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 vs MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 Comparison
OLED 360Hz
MSI
8.8
/10
360 HzRefresh Rate
QD-OLEDPanel Type
1300 cd/m²Peak Brightness
HDR10 / Display /…HDR Support
OLED 280Hz
MSI
8.0
/10
280 HzRefresh Rate
QD-OLEDPanel Type
1300 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Display / HDR 500…HDR Support
Overview
Speed is similar but ports and weight differ in the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 vs MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 matchup, two 34.18-inch QD-OLED ultrawides at 3440 x 1440. The MPG reaches 360 Hz with 300 nits typical and 1300 nits peak, DisplayPort 2.1, 98 W USB-C and two USB-A ports in a 7.7 kg package with 110 mm of height, swivel and pivot. The MAG tops out at 280 Hz with the same brightness figures, but has two DisplayPorts, only 15 W USB-C and a heavier 9.5 kg body. Both are curved, with no speakers.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Model | MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 | MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 |
| Model Alias | MPG341CQRQDOLEDX36 | -- |
| Full Product Name | MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 | MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | High-End Gaming | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 34.18 in | 34.18 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 868.16 mm (34.18 in) | 868.16 mm (34.18 in) |
| Radius of Curvature | 1800 mm (70.87 in) | 1800 mm (70.87 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.389:1 | 2.389:1 |
| Active Display Width | 800.06 mm (31.50 in) | 800.06 mm (31.50 in) |
| Active Display Height | 337.06 mm (13.27 in) | 337.06 mm (13.27 in) |
| Display Area | 89.27 % (percent) | 91.98 % |
| Panel Type? | QD-OLED (Samsung Display) | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung Display | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Backlight Type? | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) | -- |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 5th Gen QD-OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / Dark Armor Film | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 5th Gen QD-OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / Dark Armor Film |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3440 x 1440 pixels | 3440 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.232 mm (millimeters) | 0.232 mm (0.01 in) |
| Subpixel Layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 cd/m² | 1300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 / Display / HDR 500 True Black | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 139 % | 138 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | 99 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 98 % | 97 % |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 360 Hz | 48 Hz - 280 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| AMD FreeSync? | -- | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | -- | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 596.2 k Hz | 461.2 k Hz - 464.8 k Hz |
| HDMI FRL | Yes | -- |
| HDMI CEC | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | UHBR13.5 | HBR3 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W | 15 W |
| USB-A Ports | 2 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm (4.33 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 3 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 10 ° | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 10 ° | 0 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 812.3 mm x 433.08 mm x 228.3 mm | 811.7 mm x 430.4 mm x 229.9 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 812.3 mm x 371.9 mm x 118.54 mm | 811.7 mm x 361.2 mm x 131.3 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 7.7 kg (16.98 lbs) | 9.5 kg (20.94 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 228.3 mm (8.99 in) | 229.9 mm (9.05 in) |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | -- |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric Current | -- | 5 A |
| Average Power Consumption | 85 W | 59 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | -- | 62 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating Altitude | 3658 m / 12001.3 ft | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 20 % - 80 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | -- | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Care | Yes | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | Yes (MSI OLED Care) | Yes (MSI OLED Care) |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | -- |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | -- |
| OSD Software | Yes | Yes |
| On-Screen Display | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Split | -- | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 5-way joystick; AI Care Sensor; AI Menu; AI Navigator; AI Vision; MSI Intelligence App; Optix Scope | 5-way joystick; AI Care Sensor; AI Menu; AI Navigator; AI Vision; Personalized Color Control; OLED Anti-flicker Pro; Optix Scope |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 500 True Black | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
| ClearMR | 18000 | 15000 |
| RoHS | -- | Yes |
| CE | -- | Yes |
| UL | Yes | Yes |
| BSMI | -- | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable | -- |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Width | 995 mm (39.17 in) | 1000 mm (39.37 in) |
| Package Height | 505 mm (19.88 in) | 468 mm (18.43 in) |
| Package Depth | 200 mm (7.87 in) | 198 mm (7.80 in) |
| Package Weight | 1349 kg (2974.04 lbs) | 14.4 kg (31.75 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The MPG 341CQR is the clear winner for most buyers: 360 Hz, DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C at 98 W. The MAG 341CQP only makes sense for multi-PC desks that need two DisplayPorts. The deciding factor is the 341CQR's speed and docking.
Buy this ifMSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
- 360 Hz against 280 Hz
- USB-C 98 W and DisplayPort 2.1
- Weighs 7.7 kg, 1.8 kg lighter
Buy this ifMSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28
- Two DisplayPorts for multi-PC desks
- 280 Hz at 3440 x 1440
- 1300 nits peak with 99% DCI-P3
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive gaming | MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 | 360 Hz versus 280 Hz |
| Laptop docking | MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 | 98 W USB-C against 15 W |
| Multi-PC setups | MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 | Two DisplayPort inputs |
| Moving the monitor | MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 | 7.7 kg against 9.5 kg |
| Bright rooms | Tie | Both 300 nits typical |
| Dark-room contrast | Tie | Both 1,500,000:1 QD-OLED |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
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