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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a high screen resolution and excellent color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 32GQ950 with its 4K display and strong sRGB color gamut coverage is a solid choice, yet its contrast is poor, not making it ideal for HDR gaming or media. On the other hand, the MSI 45GS96QB, despite being more expensive, offers a superior contrast ratio with its OLED panel, making it excellent for competitive gaming and enjoying HDR content, but its lower screen resolution and potential for image retention might be a drawback for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
2.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$930
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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