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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize HDR gaming and media consumption with the best possible contrast and color performance, the MSI MEG 342C with QD-OLED panel offers excellent image quality and is cheaper. However, if you need a monitor suitable for a wide variety of tasks, including productivity and digital photo editing, the larger LG 38WN95C accommodates with a higher screen resolution and more screen real estate, though at a higher cost. For competitive gaming, the MSI has a slight edge in responsiveness and refresh rate. Both monitors offer wide color gamuts, but the MSI excels with its color volume for HDR content. Consider your primary use and budget to decide which tradeoffs are acceptable for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
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
6.1
9.5
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
94.1 %
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 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
5.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
9.4
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$950
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (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.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) 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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 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 | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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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