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Comparison between Samsung C34J791 vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

General Info
Model Number Samsung C34J791 MSI Optix MAG301CR2
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2020
Brand Samsung MSI
Model Series MAG
Model Number C34J791 Optix MAG301CR2
Alias LC34J791WTEXXS 3CB4
Display
Screen Size Class 34" (inches) 30" (inches)
Diagonal Size 34 in
86.4 cm
863.6 mm
2.83 ft
29.5 in
74.9 cm
749.358 mm
2.46 ft
Screen Width 31.49 in
80 cm
799.8 mm
2.62 ft
27.18 in
69 cm
690.432 mm
2.27 ft
Screen Height 13.18 in
33.5 cm
334.8 mm
1.1 ft
11.47 in
29.1 cm
291.276 mm
0.96 ft
Display Curvature 1500 1500
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type SVA VA
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Screen Resolution 3440 x 1440 2560 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.27 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 94 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 91.27 %
Backlight Source Edge LED W-LED
DCI P3 98.29%
sRGB 125 % 127.39 %
Adobe RGB 1998 92 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 3000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Input Lag 6 ms
Display Minimum Response Time 4 ms 1 ms
Display Average Response Time 14 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (2H) Anti-glare/Matte
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 6.57 in
16.7 cm
167 mm
0.55 ft
Case Weight 6.3 kg
14 lbs
Case Width with Stand 31.84 in
80.9 cm
808.7 mm
2.65 ft
27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
Case Height with Stand 20.31 in
51.6 cm
516 mm
1.69 ft
16.22 in
41.2 cm
412 mm
1.35 ft
Case Depth with Stand 12.18 in
30.9 cm
309.4 mm
1.02 ft
11.3 in
28.7 cm
286.9 mm
0.94 ft
Case Weight with Stand 7.7 kg
17 lbs
5.8 kg
13 lbs
Case Color White, Silver Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
2 x Thunderbolt 3.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x USB 2.0 (downstream)
1 x HDMI 1.4
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)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 7W
Features
Cool Features Eye Saver Mode
Flicker-free technology
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
AMD FreeSync technology
Eco Saving Plus
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
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 31.84 in
80.9 cm
808.7 mm
2.65 ft
27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
Case Height 14.28 in
36.3 cm
362.8 mm
1.19 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 75 x 75
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 100 mm
10 cm
3.937 in
0.3281 ft
110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support No Yes
Left Swivel 30 °
Right Swivel 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 2 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 34 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 100 Hz 48 Hz - 200 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 152 kHz 66 kHz - 250.7 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB upstream cable (optional)
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
FCC Class B
ISO9241-307
TÜV/Ergonomics
CE
FCC-B
RoHS
WEEE
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 10 % - 80 % 20 % - 90 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 5 % - 95 % 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 2000
Samsung C34J791 MSI Optix MAG301CR2