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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for smooth gameplay and high refresh rates, the MSI G274QPF-QD will suffice and save you money. However, if you prioritize media consumption and productivity with sharper images and better color accuracy, the LG 32GQ950 offers a larger screen and higher resolution, but at a premium price. It's not as well-suited for HDR gaming, unlike the MSI which despite its lower resolution, supports a wider color gamut needed for photo editing and print work. So, choose LG for a high-quality, versatile display or MSI for cost-effective gaming performance with decent capabilities for creative tasks. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$930
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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