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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a large, immersive display for gaming with a wide aspect ratio, the MSI monitor excels, especially for fast-paced games, but its size might limit desk space for other tasks. Conversely, the ViewSonic offers a more traditional size and aspect ratio, making it versatile for both gaming and productivity. Both have OLED technology for excellent contrast and colors, which is great for HDR content. The ViewSonic comes with USB power delivery and is less expensive, which could be better for budget-conscious shoppers who still want high-quality visuals and gaming performance. The tradeoff with the ViewSonic is lower brightness and a smaller screen compared to the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.9
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
2.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) | ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 450 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 | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 40 - 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 | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 1.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 2.5/10 | 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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