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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming and prefer a more traditional screen size and aspect ratio, the LG 27GR95QL could be a better choice. However, if you're looking for an immersive experience with a wider screen for multitasking and media consumption, and you're willing to invest more, the MSI MPG 491CQP offers superior screen real estate and color performance that's beneficial for digital photo and print editing. Keep in mind the LG's superior response time is great for fast-paced games, while the MSI's large ultra-wide display might not be as strong in that area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6
5.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.2
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) 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.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$992
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$992 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 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 | 100 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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