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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a monitor that offers better value, the Acer Predator X45 could be a better choice because it usually costs less while still delivering a high-quality gaming experience with an OLED screen. However, for professional photo editing or tasks requiring accurate color reproduction, both monitors are strong contenders given their color performance and OLED technology. Keep in mind that for casual gaming, either will do, but for competitive gaming, the quicker response times and refresh rates these monitors provide can be essential. If media consumption, especially in HDR, is a priority, both will perform well, although neither is optimized for clarity in brighter environments due to lower brightness levels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
2.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,270
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,270 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,270 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 2.5/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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