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Updated April 22, 2024·
If competitive gaming is important to you, the LG model offers a very high refresh rate and quick response times, which will give you an edge by reducing motion blur and input lag. However, for a superior visual experience, especially in HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI model's QD-OLED panel provides exceptional contrast and color performance, making it a better choice for immersive gaming and watching movies. Additionally, if you're involved in digital photo editing or any work requiring accurate color reproduction, the MSI monitor's wide color gamut and high static contrast ratio will be advantageous. In contrast, the LG's IPS panel generally offers consistent colors and brightness, but it's not as outstanding in HDR or color depth as the MSI's QD-OLED. The MSI's wider screen and higher resolution may also offer a more immersive experience and more screen real estate for productivity, but the LG's 16:9 aspect ratio might be more compatible with a wider range of content without letterboxing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.8
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 135 % | 139.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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