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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG321CQR vs Samsung S34A650U

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG321CQR Samsung S34A650U
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2021
Brand MSI Samsung
Model Series MAG S65UA
Model Number Optix MAG321CQR S34A650U
Alias 3KA3 LS34A650U
Display
Screen Size Class 32" (inches) 34" (inches)
Diagonal Size 31.54 in
80.1 cm
801 mm
2.63 ft
34 in
86.4 cm
863.6 mm
2.83 ft
Screen Width 27.45 in
69.7 cm
697.344 mm
2.29 ft
31.39 in
79.7 cm
797.22 mm
2.62 ft
Screen Height 15.44 in
39.2 cm
392.256 mm
1.29 ft
13.14 in
33.4 cm
333.72 mm
1.09 ft
Display Curvature 1800 1000
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type VA VA
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 3440 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.272 mm 0.232 mm
Screen Pixel Density 93 ppi 109 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89.29 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 92%
sRGB 122 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 4000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 5 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR HDR10
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 5.04 in
12.8 cm
128.1 mm
0.42 ft
Case Weight 5.1 kg
11 lbs
Case Width with Stand 31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.06 in
43.3 cm
433.3 mm
1.42 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.25 in
23.5 cm
234.9 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 6.63 kg
15 lbs
7.6 kg
17 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Connectivity 2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 2.0 (upstream)
2 x USB 2.0 (downstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode; LAN)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
MSI Remote Display App
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
Flicker-free technology
Eco Light Sensor
Game Mode
Off Timer Plus
Low Blue Light
Eco Saving Plus
Adaptive Picture
Picture-by-Picture
AMD FreeSync technology
Shape-in-Shape
Ergonomics
Case Width 31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height 14.54 in
36.9 cm
369.4 mm
1.21 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
120 mm
12 cm
4.7244 in
0.3937 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No Yes
Left Swivel 30 °
Right Swivel 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 2 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 100 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 55.3 kHz - 162 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras HDMI cable
USB Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses Energy Star
TUV Smart Eye Protection Certification
Windows 10
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 10 % - 80 %
MSI Optix MAG321CQR Samsung S34A650U