If budget is a primary concern and you mainly engage in casual gaming or are looking for an affordable option for general use, the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) would be a sensible pick. On the other hand, if you're a serious gamer or content creator who values top-tier image quality and would benefit from a wide color gamut and contrast for HDR gaming and video editing, and you're willing to invest in a premium display, the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) stands out despite its higher price. The MSI also offers a larger, ultra-wide screen which is ideal for immersive gaming and multitasking, though it may not be as well-suited for competitive gaming due to potential ghosting issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$195
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has a price of $195 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.7/10
5.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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