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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize print photo editing and need a monitor that excels in color accuracy for that purpose, the LG 32EP950 with its Inkjet OLED panel is an excellent choice, although it comes at a higher cost. However, for a more immersive gaming and general media experience due to a wider screen and higher refresh rate, the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED provides good value, particularly for casual and competitive gaming at a lower price. Keep in mind, the LG has a sharper image due to its higher resolution, but the MSI's ultrawide display offers a broader field of view in games and can be more useful for multitasking in productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.3
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,220
$850
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,220 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both excellent for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,220 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 540 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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TFT Central
Simon Baker | May 2021
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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