If you're looking for a monitor primarily for HDR gaming and media consumption with top-notch color accuracy for print photo editing, the LG 32GS95UE with its high contrast and wide color gamut might seem appealing despite its higher cost. However, the MSI MEG 342C offers a very good gaming experience with better image clarity due to its glossy screen and superior competitive gaming features such as lower total response time and higher refresh rate. For productivity and media consumption with a wider, immersive aspect ratio at a lower price, the MSI could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
Good for productivity
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.2/10
5.1/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.5/10
9.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,100
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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