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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with a more traditional aspect ratio and solid performance for casual gaming and digital photo editing without breaking the bank, the LG 27GP850 could be a great choice. However, if you're willing to invest in a premium display that excels in contrast and color volume, and delivers a superior experience for HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MEG 342C stands out, especially with its immersive ultrawide screen. Keep in mind that for tasks less dependent on wide color gamuts and high contrast, like general productivity, the extra cost may not be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.1
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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