MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—2.7/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Poor—5.4/10
RESOLUTION: Poor—2.5/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.4/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good—8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Poor—1.3/10
If superior contrast and color depth are top priorities for you, the MSI 45GS96QB with its OLED panel excels in these areas, making it excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as print photo editing. However, its premium price reflects its high-quality display characteristics. Keep in mind that for text clarity and image clarity, this monitor may not perform as well, which might be a concern for productivity tasks. It has a very high refresh rate suitable for competitive gaming, but its response time is on the lower end, which could lead to ghosting in fast-paced games. Its wide color gamut coverage also makes it suitable for digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent contrast for vibrant images
- Wide screen, immersive for gaming and movies
- Adjustable stand offers ergonomic flexibility
- High refresh rate smooths motion
- Good for HDR gaming and media
Cons
- Matte coating can reduce image clarity
- Lower text quality
- Poor color volume
- Expensive
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:3.0
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | 45" | ||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 1.4/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 2.5/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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