If you prioritize high-resolution content and have a tighter budget, the Innocn 32Q1U presents a compelling value, particularly for HDR gaming and photo editing with its good color accuracy. On the other hand, if you're focused on a broader gaming experience with a more immersive aspect ratio and require higher refresh rates for competitive gaming, the MSI 45GS96QB might justify the higher cost despite not being as suitable for productivity or media consumption as the Innocn model. Keep in mind, though, the Innocn offers better peak brightness which benefits HDR content viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8/10
2.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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