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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you are looking for a balance between competitive gaming and digital photo editing, the LG 39GS95QE with its slightly smaller screen might be the better investment, especially if saving money is a concern. However, for those who prefer a larger screen for an immersive gaming experience, despite a higher price tag, the MSI 45GS96QB could be worth the extra cost. Both monitors offer exceptional contrast and are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but consider that the text and image clarity may not be as sharp on the larger MSI monitor. Additionally, the LG monitor has a slightly better color gamut for photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Productivity
5.4
2.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
102 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.6
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,500
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,200.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.3
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 39" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 102 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.4/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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