If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience and are engaged in digital photo editing, the LG 34GS95QE with its wider screen and better contrast could be an excellent choice, although it comes at a premium price. However, for budget-conscious customers or those who focus more on competitive gaming and general productivity, the MSI G274QPF-QD offers a solid experience at a more affordable cost. Keep in mind that while the MSI has a smaller screen and lower contrast, it's well-suited for tasks that require consistent color representation, like print photo editing. The LG's strengths in image clarity might not justify the higher price if these features are not a priority for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$270
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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