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Updated April 22, 2024·

If you are looking for a monitor that provides exceptional color accuracy and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is a strong choice, especially considering it comes at a lower price than the MSI model. However, if you are involved in productivity tasks that benefit from an ultrawide screen, the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) with its 21:9 aspect ratio may better suit your needs despite being more expensive. The Gigabyte's 16:9 aspect ratio is standard and good for general use but doesn't offer the expansive horizontal workspace of the MSI's ultrawide display. Both models offer OLED technology, which means deep blacks and vibrant colors, but the Gigabyte is better for photo editing and supports a wider color gamut, which the MSI does not support for HDR video editing. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
  • The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED).

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

6.8
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
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 Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

7.6
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
2.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

10.0
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
5.4
3840 x 2160
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 Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,200
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
$1,700
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-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

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Casual Gaming

9.9
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
9.5
3840 x 2160
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
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
FO32U2P
45GS96QB
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$1,700
Screen Size
32"45"
Resolution
3840 x 21603440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits275 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
UnknownUnknown

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/101.4/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/102.5/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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