If cost is a concern and your focus is productivity or digital photo editing with accurate sRGB colors, the Dell U3223QE is a more budget-friendly option with a high-resolution 32-inch screen that's well-suited for these tasks. The MSI MAG 341CQP, although pricier, offers superior contrast, color volume, and HDR capabilities, making it a superior choice for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as print photo editing, thanks to its wider color gamut and QD-OLED panel. For competitive gamers, the MSI's higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate range make for smoother gameplay. The Dell's larger screen might offer a better experience for multitasking and office work, but the MSI's ultrawide aspect ratio and immersive display also lend themselves well to productivity tasks and offer a distinctive gaming and viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$825
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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