MSI - Modern MD342CQ 34" UWQHD 120Hz 4ms Computer Monitor with HDR ready, Built-in Speakers (DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C ) - Matte Black
Price range: $279.99–345.85
Brand: MSI
Category: Monitor
The MSI Modern MD342CQ is a 34" monitor. Its 120 Hz VA display delivers 3440 × 1440 resolution. It ships with AMD FreeSync and ENERGY STAR certification.
PQS: 99 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00824142341797
Key specs
A human-friendly subset of populated specs
Screen size (in)
34.0
Resolution
3440 x 1440
Panel type
VA
Refresh rate (Hz)
120
HDR formats
HDR
Pros & Cons
Based on quantified comparisons vs. 719 monitors
✓ Pros
- Screen Real Estate (34.0) — top 10% of monitors
✗ Cons
- Portability (8.05) — bottom 20% of monitors
- Responsiveness (4.0) — bottom 21% of monitors
How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors
Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Spec Profile Radar
Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)
Use-Case Fitness Deterministic
Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
42
Below Average
Why this score?
🟡
+22.4 pts
/40.0
—
120.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the mid-pack (56th pct)
of all monitors
(40% weight)
biggest contributor
🟢
+13.5 pts
/15.0
—
34.0"
Screen Size is in the Top 10%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
🔴
+6.4 pts
/30.0
—
4.0ms
Response Time is in the Bottom 79%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/15.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
40
Below Average
Why this score?
🟢
+26.9 pts
/30.0
—
34.0"
Screen Size is in the Top 10%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
biggest contributor
🟡
+8.4 pts
/15.0
—
120.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the mid-pack (56th pct)
of all monitors
(15% weight)
🔴
+4.3 pts
/20.0
—
4.0ms
Response Time is in the Bottom 79%
of all monitors
(20% weight)
⚠ drags score down
🔴
+0.0 pts
/35.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(35% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Offers
| Retailer | SKU | Price | Stock | Offer | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&H | MSDMD342CQP | 279.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-28 02:43 |
| Best Buy | 6623967 | 279.99 USD | Out of stock | View offer → | 2026-04-14 04:05 |
| Newegg | 9SIA6ZPKC43003 | 345.85 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-04-01 02:22 |
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| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-28 02:43 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-27 02:43 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-26 02:38 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-25 02:35 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-24 02:39 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-23 02:33 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-22 02:41 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-21 02:42 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-20 02:31 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-19 02:34 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-18 02:44 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-17 02:37 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-16 02:38 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-15 02:37 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-04-14 04:05 |
| bh | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-14 02:36 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-04-13 04:09 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-13 02:33 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-04-12 04:17 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-12 02:30 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-04-11 04:16 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-11 02:34 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-04-10 04:13 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-10 02:37 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-09 04:17 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-09 02:37 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-08 04:16 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-08 02:44 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-07 02:32 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-06 02:39 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-05 02:41 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-04 04:15 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-04 02:43 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-03 04:14 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-03 02:33 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-02 04:14 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-02 02:43 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 04:15 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 02:32 |
| newegg | 345.85 USD | In stock | 2026-04-01 02:22 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 04:25 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 02:30 |
| newegg | 345.85 USD | In stock | 2026-03-31 02:19 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-30 04:12 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-30 02:37 |
| newegg | 345.85 USD | In stock | 2026-03-30 02:16 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-29 04:21 |
| bh | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-29 02:39 |
| newegg | 345.85 USD | In stock | 2026-03-29 02:17 |
| bestbuy | 329.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-28 04:20 |
Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 34.0 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel type | VA |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 120 |
| HDR formats | HDR |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-15 02:28 |
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