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Updated April 22, 2024·
If high-performance gaming with minimal blur and fast response time is a top priority, and budget is less of a concern, the Acer Predator X45 could be a satisfying option. However, if you're looking for a balance between gaming performance, productivity, and media consumption without spending as much, the MSI MAG 341CQP offers good gaming capabilities, excellent color for creative tasks, and immersive media viewing, all at a lower cost. Both monitors have a similar resolution and aspect ratio, but the MSI has slightly higher color accuracy, which can be important for photo editing and other color-sensitive work. Remember, the Acer will have better gaming features like a higher refresh rate, which is important for competitive gaming scenarios, but the MSI still maintains good performance for most gaming needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 139.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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