If you prioritize a large, ultrawide display for an immersive gaming and media experience, the LG with its wider aspect ratio is appealing, but keep in mind it comes at a higher cost. The MSI, on the other hand, offers sharper images with a higher resolution and is more suitable for a variety of tasks including productivity and digital photo editing at a lower price point. Both have excellent color and contrast, but if you do professional photo editing, the MSI's wider color gamut coverage and better peak brightness might sway you despite its smaller screen size. If competitive gaming is your focus, both monitors have high refresh rates and low response times, but the MSI has a sharper image due to its higher pixels per inch. For someone cost-conscious who also desires versatility, the MSI could be a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
5.4/10
7.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
102 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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.6/10
10.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 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 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,500
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) 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
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
6.8/10
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
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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