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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a large, ultrawide screen for an immersive productivity and media experience, the LG 38WN95C with its superior resolution and bigger size might be worth the extra investment. However, if you're focused on digital and print photo editing with accurate colors, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD offers a great color gamut at a lower price. For gaming, the MSI also has a slight edge with higher refresh rates and lower response times, which is beneficial for competitive gameplay. The LG's higher brightness could enhance HDR content, but neither monitor is particularly strong in HDR gaming. Choose the LG for an expansive workspace and better media viewing or the MSI for cost-effective gaming and color-critical work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$950
$436
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.1
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.6
6.2
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.2
6.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $436 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 nits | 390 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 9.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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