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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer, the LG 32GQ950 offers a high refresh rate and good response times, making it suitable for fast-paced action, but it won't deliver the deep blacks and high contrast that the MSI MPG 321URX can due to its QD-OLED panel. For media consumption and HDR gaming, the MSI's superior contrast and color volume provide a more immersive experience. If color accuracy and a wider color gamut are important for tasks like digital photo editing, MSI has an edge there too. However, the LG's higher brightness could be beneficial if you work in a very well-lit environment. Both have large screens and high resolutions ideal for productivity, but the MSI's infinite contrast ratio could make it more enjoyable for movies and general media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.8
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
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.1
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good.
Media Consumption
6.6
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$930
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-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 | 1000 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 % | 138.2 % | |
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 | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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