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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and primarily need a monitor for general productivity and casual gaming, the LG 34WQ75C with its wider screen and good text clarity offers solid performance at a more affordable price. However, for enthusiasts seeking the best visual experience in HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MAG 321UPX with its superior contrast, color accuracy, and brightness is the superior choice, especially for competitive gaming where response time and refresh rates are crucial, though it comes at a premium price. The LG's ultra-wide aspect may appeal for multitasking, but the MSI's higher resolution and cutting-edge panel provide an exceptionally crisp and vibrant image for all content types. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
7.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) has a price of $600 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34WQ75C (IPS) | MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 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 | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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