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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming due to the LG's higher refresh rate and response time, it's a strong option. The MSI is more suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption thanks to its superior contrast and color volume, and it's also great for print photo editing. However, if you focus on productivity or want an ultrawide display, the MSI, with its wider aspect ratio, might be the better choice despite its higher price. Both are good for digital photo editing, but for casual gaming and tasks where image clarity and text quality are crucial, you may find the MSI more satisfactory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
98.0 %
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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.1
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $850 | ||
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 | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 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 | 135 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 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 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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