Trying the CHEAPEST OLED Ultrawide

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Күн бұрын

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Hey guys, today we're checking out the MSI MAG 341CQP, it uses a 3440x1440p QD OLED panel with a refresh rate of 175hz which makes it one of the cheapest QD-OLED ultrawides on the market, but is it any good? Let's find out! Thanks to MSI for sending it over for us to test!
Chapters:
00:00 A "cheap" QD-OLED Ultrawide?
00:32 Unboxing
01:42 Specs
02:49 Installing it into the setup!
03:39 It doesn't get any better than this...
05:18 Is it good for competitive games?
06:49 Testing out my favorite game
07:56 Is a QD-OLED worth it?
Music:
Provided by Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com/
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@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Hey guys! So this monitor is currently selling for $799, links in description and down below for those interested: amzn.to/3xgYZwN (Amazon US - affiliate) bit.ly/3U05KvS (Best Buy) Affiliate links: I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links.

@bryanantoniobazurto6224 3 ай бұрын

Hola.greetings from Ecuador

@Enragedurso 3 ай бұрын

I personally like all black version aesthetics. Kinda brings a stealthy look.

@Aileene 3 ай бұрын

I got a VA panel Ultrawide not long ago thinking I wouldn't like gaming on it. Now I think I'm ready for an upgrade! $799 compared to the other options is a good deal!

@ployth9000 3 ай бұрын

va is good when you combine it with things like fald and if it has enough zones odyssey neo g9 57 is really good especially if you are into games with hdr

@TarkovAI6111 Ай бұрын

@@ployth9000 i have a AOC U34G3XM which is a VA and i just cannot stand it the ghosting is so bad no matter what i do

@Djaym0 3 күн бұрын

I did the same thing last year, bought a cheap VA ultrawide. Now regretting i didnt wait and its even more pain for me cuz im canadian so oleds up here are like 1500+. sucks.

@jamesbarlett246 3 ай бұрын

I bought this monitor over a week ago! I had returned the Samsung Odyssey G8 because of the mini connectors and found the multimedia side of it caused issues for me! Luckily this monitor, alienware are using the same panel made by Samsung, I like it being passively cooled and not having to worry about a noisy fan that might have to be replaced eventually. Also found MSI has much better burn in features than the G8. Been using it for gaming, Netflix and youtube mostly. I don't want to ever go back to IPS or VA. The only thing I don't like is the connectors in the back face down so cables can still be seen even with a monitor arm with cable management built in. I think they could have placed the connections on the back facing the wall.

@swarnavabanerjee1991 2 ай бұрын

3:26 sends me to back in 90's retro❤❤just love it ❤

@popnfresh2928 3 ай бұрын

Another great video, nice build (like always), DOOM looks bonker's, im currently playing Horizon on PS5 on a 85inch Samsung....QD- OLED here I come,...thx's 2 you both for dropping the best videos on KZbin...simply the best👍

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Doom looked so good but horizon forbidden west stole my heart 😅 lol I was playing on ps5 to but the lock at 60hz is hard for me to get use to I'm getting 100 fps on pc on high settings and it's amazing game looks so clean!

@popnfresh2928 3 ай бұрын

@TechTesseract I know I heard you say 100FPS on your video & was like, ok...HOW MUCH IS THIS DAM MONITOR 😂😂😂....Your not kidding, I saw your link (USA) & at $799.00 discount price on Amazon now is spectacular....Horizon Forbidden is a massive game & yes at 60FPS it leaves alot to be desired (graphically that is) for sure, your right🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾....your building professionalism & style amazes me everytime. ..thank you a million times over 👏👏👏👏

@Damir_Turk 3 ай бұрын

those live wallpaper are they from Wallpaper Engine?

@JudeDavid-uu6zs Ай бұрын

I love the color on your new monitor

@richsilvestri7704 3 ай бұрын

So jelly of your setup, looks so damn clean!!! Watching this on a older 4k monitor, that monitor looks sweet. I saw some people talking about productivity, issues with reading text, and something about it randomly shutting off every 4 hours, some kind of firmware issue/update. Did you run into any of that? I know its seems more catered to gaming, fps, etc, but I do some home studio/recording/making music from time to time, or when inspiration strikes. That 799 price tag is very tempting. Thanks for sharing as usual, I need to step up my setup a bit, every time I see yours, I just go..damn it..I want that, yes that right there!!!

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Haha thanks! The only 3440x1440p monitor I've ever had an issue with text clarity/readability is the LG 45 inch, 34 inch I've always found to be fine tbh - Josh used a 42 inch LG C2 for a while and went back to 3440x1440 and didn't notice too much of a difference if that helps. Regarding the shutting off, it's the pixel refresh function that happens every 16 hours of the monitor being on, the way around it is to set the monitor to go into standby if not in use for more than X amount of time, that way it'll only refresh when you're not using it!

@AKDanMusicMan 2 ай бұрын

What is that ultrawide but small monitor to the left of your Streamdeck? It wasn't in the gaming setup video and I didn't see it mentioned in this video. Thanks.

@ManuAnand23 Ай бұрын

Would love to know as well!

@thejosedrive 3 ай бұрын

That MSI Ultrawide is looking great , but i will still wait a litte bit longer for the price to go down. Great video !

@roknboker 3 ай бұрын

Another great video y'all! Can you link the monitor wall mount you're using? I run my monitors stacked and want to wall mount them!

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Just added to description!

@aitorglez6719 Күн бұрын

Hi! Could you say me how is the text representation in "Microsoft office" for example?

@sportinglokerencvh Ай бұрын

wath about productivity with this monitor in excel for example is the texture from the text good is is it blury ?

@IsaacS1 3 ай бұрын

The MSI OLED looks awesome to game on - BUT, I love my 48" LG C3 120hz OLED, way too big, yes, but just so immersive!

@tylerfreeman1441 3 ай бұрын

Same thing I use. Excellent.

@YoloVib3s 2 ай бұрын

Same I have the 42” C3

@OutLw-xy2qv 29 күн бұрын

How does this Monitor compare to the odyssey oled g8 (34 ) from Samsung? The samsung looks very high Quality and is a lot cheaper where i live. Is there any advantage to the MSi one or should i just get the samsung?

@Hunterz_VR 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I want to know if i should buy a 4060 gigabyte Eagle paired with ryzen 5 5600 on a Asus Prime b450m-A II mothetboard. I got those together because it fits my budget...🤔

@cmasscmass 3 ай бұрын

I went with the X2-MSI MAG281URF Dual setup with x2 28" TUF Gaming for gaming work and school.

@MakeSh00t 3 ай бұрын

i hear on fps playes that oled monitors gives only problems with pixels... And blurry image etc... after while of use..

@josephjoe4180 3 ай бұрын

I heard that there will be a new msi monitor coming this April with a gen 2.5 panel called mpg 341CQPX. Some articles suggest that it will feature better text clarity along with a higher refresh rate. Is it worth just waiting for that, or should i consider this monitor or the alienware?

@trerashad Ай бұрын

Alienware

@MotoFlows 2 ай бұрын

How does this stack up to MSI 321upx 4k OLED..?

@Captain-Chats 3 ай бұрын

Love the look of these ultra wides but I not only have a pc but also a ps5 and having the black bars either side while playing console would do my head in

@FariedAhmed Ай бұрын

Came for the review but stayed to get a closer look at that desk setup.

@JustManel_ Ай бұрын

how works this monitor with the PS5?

@sureshwarankrishnasamy4300 3 ай бұрын

Thats a good lookin ultrawide with specs.. Isnt the wall mount for 32inches ? it can support a 34inch ??

@user-vp3hy3qu7k 3 ай бұрын

Always been waiting for video on your channel. I love the colours of video, the sequence and you both well commentary ❤❤❤ Let me know the game showed on screen as 🦖 and hunter at 2:04 timing. The game has vibrant colours and must be a really awesome to explore that one. Also update regarding Josh's racing Sim. Actually I'm still owing a g29 and it's experience is not as josh has. I want to let to know how performance on gaming is going on. Thankyou so much for a such great unboxing❤

@RagingGrinch-TechGaming 2 ай бұрын

I don’t like Starfield but gotta say your pc looks 🔥! making me think mine looks crappy now lol, but hey at least i threw a 4090 in it so there’s one good thing lol

@mmarsh1972 2 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the competition, the AW3423DWF can be found at roughly the same price

@Popsicleed 3 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, I have an idea !! Make a voice control pc; You could control the rgb/argb fans and etcetera using your voice. For example, when you say "switch to red" the entire rgb fans switches to red or "change fan speed" it becomes faster and so on. is it possible?

@prapulkrishna 2 ай бұрын

How smooth is it? Given 175Hz for a QD-OLED 0.03ms, is it buttery smooth?

@hongkonggooglepixel3495 3 ай бұрын

i like your wall mount

@grady92 3 ай бұрын

I keep debiting on the PG32UCDM or PG34WCDM but this would be a good budget option

@starr8111 3 ай бұрын

Link to mount is not in description box

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

fixed!

@yugibear4704 3 ай бұрын

What the brand of the speakers are you using?

@user-yg6ee1tb5z 3 ай бұрын

YAMAHA HS5 White

@tysonlaplante3957 2 ай бұрын

had me @3:33 will buy

@Dgamax 2 ай бұрын

someone know the model she use for her wide long screen on desk ?

@TechTesseract 2 ай бұрын

Touchscreen from Hyte Y70 touch case

@Dgamax 2 ай бұрын

@@TechTesseract Oh ok thank :) great content btw !

@alvin6572 3 ай бұрын

Same 2 year old panel as the Alienware AW3423DW. For the price point this is a decent deal. Unless you can find the AW3423DW open box and barely used. I lucked up and found one new for $550.

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Dang your lucky! That's a steal

@TechnicaX 2 ай бұрын

I’m trying to make my mind up on this one. I really want OLED. I notice everything on lower cost monitors and it drives me nuts.

@TomsTech94 2 ай бұрын

Oled will become more and more affordable across the years as it already has. I have an alienware Qd oled still got 2 years warranty and i will keep it until it dies, maybe 4 years plus and if it has any issues within 2 years ill get a replacement and itll last even longer. The point is by the time i come to buying a new one in 4 years plus time itll be cheaper to buy a new one maybe around £500

@DRacer90 3 ай бұрын

I like that 1800R curve better than the new 800R curves from the likes of Asus and LG. I wonder how that fares with the Alienware 1800R QD-OLED one? 🤔🤔🤔

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

We have a 45inch lg that has a 800r curve and Nay does not like it, she much prefers gaming on 1800R curve

@DRacer90 3 ай бұрын

@@TechTesseract Sorry Josh but I agree with Nay on this one too. LOL

@santiagomartinhuertas2232 2 ай бұрын

New speakers? 😍 which are?

@babyjerii Ай бұрын

Idk why people are saying that’s crazy expensive 😭 have they never looked at the normal price or a regular 4k oled TV they are like way more expensive like thousands more expensive 😂

@YoloVib3s 2 ай бұрын

Ok I need to know what the little monitor is?

@TechTesseract 2 ай бұрын

From a hyte y70 touch case

@Tichoz666 3 ай бұрын

At first glance one would say that this is a cheaper version of the previous version. In reality this new version is better because it has the heatsink, so in the future you won't worry about a possible malfunctioning fan. The aesthetic in the back is irrelevant because you can't see it anyway and for the front this one is better in my opinion, the "old" one was very ugly and rgb can be distracting on a monitor. Oled care 2.0 also is a good addition. Unfortunately, here in Italy this monitor costs way too much ( 1200+ euro )

@cobramike1982 3 ай бұрын

So funny that this is the cheaper version. Here in the Netherlands its 400 euro more than the one with the golden back plastic.

@JDubz303 3 ай бұрын

what speaker and stands do you use?

@user-yg6ee1tb5z 3 ай бұрын

YAMAHA HS5 White

@user-yg6ee1tb5z 3 ай бұрын

YAMAHA HS5 White

@mjregan88 3 ай бұрын

Issue is, I do productivity and the subpixel isn't great. I am looking for the new ones coming in 2025 with 27" 4K and RGB subpixel...

@k4589 3 ай бұрын

MSI, makes a really good monitor

@dragonsystems5973 3 ай бұрын

For the love of god, all these OLEDS are the same monitor... why cant i have a 38 inch 3840x1600?

@YoloVib3s 2 ай бұрын

You know he’s right though!! Nailed it

@dragonsystems5973 2 ай бұрын

@@YoloVib3s it’s so funny watching these KZbinrs pick over the specs of each new 34 or 45 inch OLED… they compare them from different angles, all the hat stuff while keeping a straight face that they are something totally new

@mmarsh1972 2 ай бұрын

The rumor mill says Q4 2025. Strictly speculation though.

@kpirx 28 күн бұрын

This "budget friendly" MSI MAG oled looks way better then cringy gold MEG 342C oled.

@jordanmntungwa3311 3 ай бұрын

I use my 2011 LG tv as a monitor

@Cruizerman 3 ай бұрын

Would be a dream for me if it also was $800. $1280 for it where i am from... Norway.

@Juniorsee2840 4 күн бұрын

That’s the cheapest 799 bones 😱… I guess we have the different definition of the cheapest😒

@JUICEe36 3 ай бұрын

Lol this is for the budget crowd ($800 is budget now)

@TechTesseract 3 ай бұрын

Budget for the OLED ultrawide crowd ;)

@user-hl7lx8ds7t 2 ай бұрын

nice

@Frederick_King Ай бұрын

Is this monitor good for productivity and watching movies 😉

@JoshTechgamer 3 ай бұрын

looks great gave a like. O I play fortnite to lol a little to much

@oneofakindkev5259 3 ай бұрын

crazy how they make the back look good even tho 93% of the time you wont see it

@m4nc1n1 3 ай бұрын

I would not buy it if you want to use HDR. HDR400 is terrible. I bet it looks great in SDR tho, but the price kills it. You can get a 42" LG C3 for about $100+ more right now.

@bigyoshi5716 Ай бұрын

It is HDR True Black 400, which is a different standard. True black 400 can actually produce over 1000 nits of brightness.

@GrimReaper-vh9dg Ай бұрын

For only 799$ Not quite cheap, it's 1300 for me in CAD currency it's even worse

@DarkIdrees 2 ай бұрын

i better be able to see god with this monitor

@MrJacoob75 2 ай бұрын

UPS - Standard shipping 🤣

@SpiderMan-do5vo 3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@deanwhittle1301 Ай бұрын

never had curve screen idk if i will like dont want buy then dont like

@calistin1 3 ай бұрын

monitors are just grossly overpriced.....

@tazboy1934 3 ай бұрын

Go with Chinese miniled

@livesongs82 3 ай бұрын

"Cheap"

@Peterstarzynskitech 3 ай бұрын

Dang. $799 for a monitor.

@tazboy1934 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't spend more than 550$ on a monitor

@Peterstarzynskitech 3 ай бұрын

@@tazboy1934 Honestly I agree. Cuz the price of this monitor is a 1/3 of a PC build budget.

@simonsupersad1722 3 ай бұрын

oled panels arent cheap to build and the picture quality difference is night and day. obs you don't need it but once you make the switch it's hard to go back

@noidsuper 3 ай бұрын

Expensive but a monitor is technically the most impactful part of a build. It's literally what you *see*

@Peterstarzynskitech 3 ай бұрын

@@noidsuper Well yeah. But do you need to spend nearly $1,000 on one?

@djdad2482 15 сағат бұрын

£900! 😂😂😂😂

@toonnut1 3 ай бұрын

£999 it's a no from me

@miglenyordanov Ай бұрын

Budget friendly 😂

@bakakafka4428 2 ай бұрын

Cheapest... in the US maybe. Seems MSI lets the rest of the world subsidize low US prices. No more MSI for me!

@MikeRota 3 ай бұрын

Like #425

@mavhungusethuga2934 3 ай бұрын

Can I have it since you will not be keeping it please

@NoferTrunions Ай бұрын

Yet another OLED gaming monitor.... I WANT A NON-GAMING OLED ! ...vents closed (apologies) I realize it's sound marketing, gamers spend more money so make them reach down into their pockets to get OLED. People who watch movies and youtube will just have to wait for their market to be targeted. Refresh rate, color mapping, etc. are of no importance: it's all about the blacks baby!