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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you need a monitor with a sharp image for everyday tasks, the LG 32UN650 could suit you well. However, it has lower performance in terms of color volume and response time, making it less ideal for competitive gaming or high-quality media consumption. The MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED costs more but offers superior contrast, color accuracy, and is excellent for gaming and watching high-definition content. Its wider color gamut makes it suitable for tasks such as print photo editing. Choose the LG for a budget-friendly, general-use monitor or the MSI if you're looking for high-performance in gaming and media, and willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$500
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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