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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you want the highest contrast and HDR performance for gaming and are willing to invest more, the LG monitor stands out, but keep in mind it has lower brightness and worse text clarity for everyday tasks. Conversely, if you seek a balance between cost, gaming, and media experiences with better text clarity for productivity, the MSI monitor is a solid choice with its lower price, good color performance, and higher peak brightness, but it won't match the LG in contrast. Both have ultrawide screens suitable for immersive gaming and multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
96.9 %
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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.1
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$850
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 203 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 665 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2.7 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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