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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image for tasks such as detailed photo editing, the LG 32GS95UE with its higher resolution could be a better choice. However, for immersive gaming and media consumption, the MSI MPG 491CQP offers a broader and more enveloping screen. The MSI also provides superior performance in high dynamic range content with better contrast and color volume. Both have OLED technology for deep blacks and vibrant colors, but the MSI's Quantum Dot OLED enhances color accuracy, which is preferable for professional color work. Keep in mind, the LG is more suitable for competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate, but at a notably higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.2
5.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.5
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is very good.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Cost
$1,100
$1,100
$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 MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 nits | 1000 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 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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