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- Electricity at €0.2832 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2026-S1).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
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Yearly running cost
Bars in proportion to the energy each model uses.
- Acer XV342CK €22.33
- MSI MAG 346CQ €19.23
| Model | Acer XV342CK | MSI MAG 346CQ |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €22.33 | €19.23 |
| over 10 years | €223 +€31 over 10 years | €192 |
| kWh per year | 78.8 | 67.9 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 17 | 14 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | Acer | MSI |
| Model | XV342CK | MAG 346CQ |
| Energy class | G | F |
| Screen size | 34″ (86.4 cm) | 34″ (87 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 36 W | 31 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 57 W | 51 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years | 3 years |
| Software updates | 8 years | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years | 3 years |
| On the market since | March 1, 2021 | January 31, 2025 |
| EPREL registration number | 399659 | 2223008 |
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