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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for an expansive screen for immersive gaming and high-quality HDR media consumption, the MSI MPG 491CQP with its QD-OLED technology offers superior contrast and color performance. It excels in delivering deep blacks and vibrant colors, making it ideal for both gaming and media, while its larger size and curved design provide a more engaging experience. However, if your main use is productivity tasks that benefit from sharper text and image clarity, and you prefer a more traditional aspect ratio, the Samsung S43CG70 with its higher pixel density may be more suitable, typically at a somewhat lower price point. Both are premium monitors, so your choice should align closely with your primary usage scenario. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- 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 491CQP (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.5
4.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
6.9
5120 x 1440
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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$870
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (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 491CQP (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 491CQP (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
Productivity
5.8
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 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 | 146 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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