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MSI MPG 341CQR X36 vs ASUS PG34WCDN: same 360Hz panel, different extras
Both use Samsung Display's 34-inch 360Hz V-Stripe QD-OLED. The MSI is cheaper, delivers 98W over USB-C, and rotates to portrait; the ASUS adds UHBR20 and a KVM.
Our pick: MSI MPG 341CQR X36 for most people; ASUS PG34WCDN if you need a KVM
MSI
MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
8.8$809.99 to $899.99
Cheaper, more USB-C power, and portrait mode.
Pros
- • 98W USB-C
- • Portrait rotation
- • Lighter, shallower stand
Cons
- • No KVM
- • DP 2.1 at UHBR13.5
ASUS
ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN
8.6~$1,300
Worth the premium only if you need its KVM or UHBR20 DisplayPort.
Pros
- • KVM switch
- • DP 2.1 UHBR20
- • Three USB-A ports
Cons
- • ~$400 more
- • No portrait mode
These are the first two 34-inch ultrawides with Samsung Display's V-Stripe QD-OLED, which arranges subpixels in an RGB stripe for cleaner text than earlier triangle-layout QD-OLEDs. Specs come from ASUS's spec page and displayinput.com's comparison; prices from PCWorld and TechSpot. We have not tested either.
Specs compared
| Spec | MSI 341CQR X36 | ASUS PG34WCDN |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 34-inch V-Stripe QD-OLED, 3440 x 1440, 360Hz | 34-inch V-Stripe QD-OLED, 3440 x 1440, 360Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits typical, 1,300 peak | 300 nits typical, 1,300 peak |
| Curve | 1800R | 1800R |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 (UHBR13.5) | 2.1 (UHBR20) |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI 2.1 | 2 x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB-C power | 98W | 90W |
| USB-A | 2 | 3 |
| KVM | No | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 3 years incl. burn-in | 3 years incl. burn-in |
| Price | $809.99 to $899.99 | ~$1,300 |
Which should you buy?
The panel is the same, so buy on extras and price. The MSI costs hundreds less, charges a laptop at 98W, and rotates to portrait. The ASUS's KVM lets one keyboard and mouse switch between two computers, and its UHBR20 DisplayPort is the fuller-bandwidth link for 360Hz. If you do not need a KVM, buy the MSI.
Questions we get
Do the MSI 341CQR X36 and ASUS PG34WCDN use the same panel?
Both use a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 360Hz QD-OLED with Samsung Display's V-Stripe RGB layout, 1800R curve, and the same 300-nit typical and 1,300-nit peak ratings. The differences are ports, stand, and price.
Do both cover OLED burn-in?
Yes. Both carry three-year warranties that include burn-in, according to their spec listings.