18% above
Costs more than others charge for this score
The 31 models with a score between 4.6 and 5.6 have a median price of $288.
This monitor$340
Median score 4.6 to 5.6$288
MSI MD342CQPW: price today and whether it’s worth it
- score 5.1
$340
No history yet · today
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Is it worth it?
Spec score, from 0 to 10
5.1out of 10
- Image2.7
- Smoothness6.0
- Connections8.0
- Ergonomics7.0
On 06/11, the lowest price for the monitor MSI MD342CQPW was $340 on Amazon, according to Monitor Radar. The price changes throughout the day: the current lowest price and the last 30 days of history are updated in real time on Monitor Radar.
The price over the last 30 days
Reading: We’ve tracked this model since 06/11: there isn’t enough history yet to compare with 30 days. Today’s price is $340.
Where is it cheapest today?
Updated 06/11/2026
- AmazonTrusted sellerLowest price$339.99Comprar on Amazon
The final price is the one at the store.
Is the monitor any good?
Specs: score 5.1 of 10 Above the median on 2 componentes, tiedthe in 1, below on 1.
- ImagePixel density (resolution divided by screen size), panel type (OLED, IPS, VA, TN) and stated HDR2.7faixa 2.6
- SmoothnessRefresh rate in Hz, compared with monitors of the same type, and the response time stated by the manufacturer6.0faixa 6.5
- ConnectionsHDMI and DisplayPort ports, USB-C (with or without laptop charging) and built-in speaker8.0faixa 5.0
- ErgonomicsHeight adjustment, pivot (rotates to portrait mode) and VESA mount holes for a stand7.0faixa 3.0
No data on the spec sheet: recency. How we calculate the score
Is MSI MD342CQPW worth it?
By today’s numbers, only if the strong point is what you need: price counts against it.
#11 of 46
Score above the price range
Among the 46 models in the $200 to $400 range, the median score is 4.4.
This monitor5.1
Range median4.4
+4.0 in ergonomics
Strength: ergonomics
Height adjustment, pivot (rotates to portrait mode) and VESA mount holes for a stand above what the range delivers.
This monitor7.0
Range median3.0
0 weaknesses
No component below the range
Difference of each score from the range median:
- Image+0.1
- Smoothness-0.5
- Connections+3.0
- Ergonomics+4.0
Where it sits on the catalog’s price and score map
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- Models in the $200 to $400 range
- MSI MD342CQPW
- Rest of the catalog
- Best score for the price
The math the store doesn’t do
Price divided by size, compared with the monitors of similar size in today’s catalog.
$10.00 per inch
8% cheapest per inch
The 126 models from 30 to 39 inches cost $10.93 per inch (median). Math: $340 ÷ 34 inches.
This monitor$10.00
Similar ones$10.93
Compare the MSI MD342CQPW with
Cheaper, with a similar score
- Price
- $110$230 less
- Score
- 4.9score 0.2 menor
Sceptre FWT240 wins on smoothness (9.5 vs. 6.0)
Compare side by sideHigher score, similar price
- Price
- $370$30 more
- Score
- 6.1score 1.0 maior
BenQ EX271U wins on image (6.0 vs. 2.7)
Compare side by sideDirect competitor in the range
- Price
- $360$20 more
- Score
- 5.3score 0.2 maior
MSI MD342CQPW wins on connections (8.0 vs. 3.0)
Compare side by side
See also
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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 | 120 Hz |
| Response time (stated) | 1 ms |
| Connections | |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Built-in speaker | Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Height adjustment | Yes |
| VESA mount holes | Yes |
| General | |
| Model code | MD342CQPW |
The catalog doesn’t say: panel, stated hdr, line, response time measurement, sync, usb-c with laptop charging, pivot (portrait mode), color and release year.
How to read these numbers
In November 6, 2026, MSI MD342CQPW costs $340 (score 5.1); the range median is $283 across 46 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
How much does MSI MD342CQPW cost today?
On Nov 6, 2026, the collected price of MSI MD342CQPW is $340. It’s a trusted seller’s price on the date it was checked; the final price is the one at the store.
Is MSI MD342CQPW worth it?
Price counts against it: the 31 models with a score between 4.6 and 5.6 have a median price of $288, and MSI MD342CQPW costs $340, 18% above. In the $200 to $400 range, the median score of the 46 models is 4.4; MSI MD342CQPW's is 5.1, above the median, the 11º among them. By the spec sheet, the strong point is Ergonomics (7.0, vs. 3.0 at the range median); no component is more than 1 point below the range median. The score comes from the specs and doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
What features does MSI MD342CQPW have according to its specs?
The catalog confirms USB-C, curved screen and height adjustment. Not confirmed in the specs: 144 Hz or more, QHD, 4K, IPS and OLED. 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 06/11/2026.
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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