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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs Samsung S34A650U

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG301CR2 Samsung S34A650U
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2020 2021
Brand MSI Samsung
Model Series MAG S65UA
Model Number Optix MAG301CR2 S34A650U
Alias 3CB4 LS34A650U
Display
Screen Size Class 30" (inches) 34" (inches)
Diagonal Size 29.5 in
74.9 cm
749.358 mm
2.46 ft
34 in
86.4 cm
863.6 mm
2.83 ft
Screen Width 27.18 in
69 cm
690.432 mm
2.27 ft
31.39 in
79.7 cm
797.22 mm
2.62 ft
Screen Height 11.47 in
29.1 cm
291.276 mm
0.96 ft
13.14 in
33.4 cm
333.72 mm
1.09 ft
Display Curvature 1500 1000
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type VA VA
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1080 3440 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm 0.232 mm
Screen Pixel Density 94 ppi 109 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89.29 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 98.29%
sRGB 127.39 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 4000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 5 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR HDR10
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 5.04 in
12.8 cm
128.1 mm
0.42 ft
Case Weight 5.1 kg
11 lbs
Case Width with Stand 27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height with Stand 16.22 in
41.2 cm
412 mm
1.35 ft
17.06 in
43.3 cm
433.3 mm
1.42 ft
Case Depth with Stand 11.3 in
28.7 cm
286.9 mm
0.94 ft
9.25 in
23.5 cm
234.9 mm
0.77 ft
Case Weight with Stand 5.8 kg
13 lbs
7.6 kg
17 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Connectivity 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x HDMI 2.0 (b)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode; LAN)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Frameless Design
Gaming OSD App
Wide Color Gamut
Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
Wide Viewing Angle
MSI Macro Key
HDR Ready
AMD FreeSync Premium
Navi Key
Flicker-free technology
Night Vision
Flicker-free technology
Eco Light Sensor
Game Mode
Off Timer Plus
Low Blue Light
Eco Saving Plus
Adaptive Picture
Picture-by-Picture
AMD FreeSync technology
Shape-in-Shape
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
31.76 in
80.7 cm
806.6 mm
2.65 ft
Case Height 14.54 in
36.9 cm
369.4 mm
1.21 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 75 x 75 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
120 mm
12 cm
4.7244 in
0.3937 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes No
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Right Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 2 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 200 Hz 48 Hz - 100 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 66 kHz - 250.7 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB upstream cable (optional)
HDMI cable
USB Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses CE
FCC-B
RoHS
WEEE
Energy Star
TUV Smart Eye Protection Certification
Windows 10
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 2000
MSI Optix MAG301CR2 Samsung S34A650U