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Updated April 22, 2024·
If your focus is competitive gaming, the LG 32GS95UE offers a very good experience at a generally lower price, but is not as well-suited for digital photo editing. If you enjoy a wider display for an immersive experience, the MSI 45GS96QB provides that with its ultrawide screen, although text quality and image clarity are weaker points. Both are excellent options for HDR gaming and media consumption. The MSI monitor may appeal more to those prioritizing an expansive field of view in games and work, while the LG balances cost with performance for everyday use and fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Productivity
7.0
2.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.5
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.2
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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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