34% above
Costs more than others charge for this score
The 59 models with a score between 3.9 and 4.9 have a median price of $230.
This monitor$309
Median score 3.9 to 4.9$230
MSI MAG342CQR: price today and whether it’s worth it
- score 4.4
$309
Best price at Amazonchecked today
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Is it worth it?
Spec score, from 0 to 10
4.4out of 10
- Image2.7
- Smoothness7.4
- Ergonomics3.0
On 12/11, the best price of the day for the monitor MSI MAG342CQR was $309 on Amazon, according to Monitor Radar. The price and the cheapest store change all the time; here you see the best one from the last check (in 12/11). The price shown is the one from the last check.
Where is it cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
- AmazonTrusted sellerLowest price$308.99Comprar on Amazon
The final price is the one at the store.
Is the monitor any good?
Specs: score 4.4 of 10 Above the median on 1 componente, tiedthe in 1, below on 1.
- ImagePixel density (resolution divided by screen size), panel type (OLED, IPS, VA, TN) and stated HDR2.7faixa 3.6
- SmoothnessRefresh rate in Hz, compared with monitors of the same type, and the response time stated by the manufacturer7.4faixa 6.5
- ErgonomicsHeight adjustment, pivot (rotates to portrait mode) and VESA mount holes for a stand3.0faixa 3.0
No data on the spec sheet: connections and recency. How we calculate the score
Is MSI MAG342CQR worth it?
By today’s numbers, only if the strong point is what you need: price counts against it.
#39 of 68
Score at the price range median
Among the 68 models in the $200 to $400 range, the median score is 4.6.
This monitor4.4
Range median4.6
0 weaknesses
No component below the range
Difference of each score from the range median:
- Image-0.9
- Smoothness+0.9
- Ergonomics0.0
Where it sits on the catalog’s price and score map
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The math the store doesn’t do
Price divided by size, compared with the monitors of similar size in today’s catalog.
$9.09 per inch
3% cheapest per inch
The 108 models from 29 to 37 inches cost $9.37 per inch (median). Math: $309 ÷ 34 inches.
This monitor$9.09
Similar ones$9.37
Compare the MSI MAG342CQR with
Cheaper, with a similar score
- Price
- $190$119 less
- Score
- 4.5score 0.1 maior
Sceptre QUT168 wins on smoothness (9.5 vs. 7.4)
Compare side by sideHigher score, similar price
- Price
- $330$21 more
- Score
- 6.5score 2.1 maior
Asus VG34WQML5A wins on ergonomics (7.0 vs. 3.0)
Compare side by sideDirect competitor in the range
- Price
- $277$32 less
- Score
- 4.4same score
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Full spec sheet
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ultrawide (21:9 or 32:9) |
| Size | 34 ″ |
| Resolution | UWQHD |
| Pixel density | 110 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved screen | Yes |
| Smoothness | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| Response time (stated) | 1 ms |
| Ergonomics | |
| Pivot (portrait mode) | Yes |
| General | |
| Model code | MAG342CQR |
The catalog doesn’t say: panel, stated hdr, line, response time measurement, sync, hdmi ports, displayport ports, usb-c, usb-c with laptop charging, built-in speaker, height adjustment, vesa mount holes, color and release year.
How to read these numbers
In November 12, 2026, MSI MAG342CQR costs $309 (score 4.4); the range median is $289 across 68 models. The 0 to 10 score comes from the specs (image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency), calculated by the Radar. The final price is the one at the store.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best price for MSI MAG342CQR today?
Today's best price is $309, checked in 12/11.
How much does MSI MAG342CQR cost today?
On Nov 12, 2026, the collected price of MSI MAG342CQR is $309. It’s a trusted seller’s price on the date it was checked; the final price is the one at the store.
Is MSI MAG342CQR worth it?
Price counts against it: the 59 models with a score between 3.9 and 4.9 have a median price of $230, and MSI MAG342CQR costs $309, 34% above. In the $200 to $400 range, the median score of the 68 models is 4.6; MSI MAG342CQR's is 4.4, at the median, the 39º among them. The score comes from the specs and doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
What features does MSI MAG342CQR have according to its specs?
The catalog confirms curved screen. Not confirmed in the specs: 144 Hz or more, QHD, 4K, IPS, OLED, USB-C and height adjustment. Not confirmed doesn’t mean that the monitor doesn’t have it.
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How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Procuramos em Amazon. Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the monitor; the versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.
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