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Updated April 22, 2024·
The MSI MPG 321URX with its QD-OLED panel excels in HDR gaming and media consumption due to its superior contrast and brightness, making it a great choice for those seeking an immersive experience. It's also suitable for digital photo editing with accurate colors. However, for productivity tasks and casual gaming, its smaller size may be limiting compared to the Samsung. The Samsung S43CG70, with its larger screen size and lower refresh rate, is better suited for casual media consumption and productivity work, offering ample screen real estate but not the high performance for competitive gaming or the best HDR experience. If you prioritize a fluid and responsive competitive gaming experience or regularly work on HDR video editing, the MSI would be the better pick. Conversely, if your focus is on enjoying media casually and multitasking with productivity applications on a larger screen, the Samsung should serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.8
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
7.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
10.0
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Cost
$950
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) has a price of $950 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.2 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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