If you prioritize a larger, ultrawide screen for an immersive gaming and media experience, the LG monitor is suitable, but at a premium price. For competitive gaming, the MSI monitor offers superior responsiveness and a higher refresh rate, making it the better option while also being much less expensive. Both monitors offer excellent contrast and color for photo editing, but the MSI has better overall peak brightness which enhances HDR content. Those focused on productivity may find the MSI's smaller size more manageable, and its sharper text quality beneficial for reading and editing documents. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
3.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
10.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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