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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG2742 vs Samsung C34G55T

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG2742 Samsung C34G55T
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2021 2020
Brand MSI Samsung
Model Series MAG Odyssey G5
Model Number Optix MAG2742 C34G55T
Alias LC34G55T
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 34" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.891 mm
2.25 ft
34 in
86.4 cm
863.6 mm
2.83 ft
Screen Width 23.53 in
59.8 cm
597.6 mm
1.96 ft
31.39 in
79.7 cm
797.22 mm
2.62 ft
Screen Height 13.23 in
33.6 cm
336.15 mm
1.1 ft
13.14 in
33.4 cm
333.72 mm
1.09 ft
Display Curvature 1000
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type IPS VA
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 8 bits
Frame Rate Control No
Max Number of Colors 16777216 16777216
Bits 24 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 3440 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm 0.232 mm
Screen Pixel Density 81 ppi 109 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 86.59 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
NTSC 1953 72 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 2500 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR HDR10
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 6.01 in
15.3 cm
152.7 mm
0.5 ft
Case Weight 5.2 kg
11 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.21 in
61.5 cm
614.9 mm
2.02 ft
31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.04 in
43.3 cm
432.7 mm
1.42 ft
18.71 in
47.5 cm
475.3 mm
1.56 ft
Case Depth with Stand 8.14 in
20.7 cm
206.7 mm
0.68 ft
10.73 in
27.3 cm
272.6 mm
0.89 ft
Case Weight with Stand 6.05 kg
13 lbs
5.6 kg
12 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x HDMI 2.0 (b)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
Audio
Features
Cool Features Frameless Design
Game Mode
HDR Ready
Night Vision
Low Blue Light
Gaming OSD App
5-way OSD navigation joystick
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Flicker-free technology
Wide Color Gamut
Flicker-free technology
Eco Saving Plus
Super Arena Gaming UX
Low Input Lag Mode
Picture-by-Picture
Off Timer Plus
Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync Premium
Refresh Rate Optimizer
Black Equalizer
Screen Size Optimizer
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height 15 in
38.1 cm
380.9 mm
1.25 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 75 x 75
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes No
Height Adjustment Range 100 mm
10 cm
3.937 in
0.3281 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes No
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes No
Left Swivel 75 °
Right Swivel 75 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 18 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 30 Hz - 165 Hz 48 Hz - 165 Hz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable
Certificates and Standards
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 20 % - 90 % 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000
MSI Optix MAG2742 Samsung C34G55T