LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the 240Hz refresh rate and fast response time as ideal for gaming, and many appreciate the included OLED Care features and 3-year burn-in warranty. A few minor concerns include a glossy screen that may not suit everyone and one report of a dead pixel, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and vibrancy
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- 240Hz refresh rate with fast response time
- Great HDR performance
- OLED Care features reduce burn-in risk
Cons
- Glossy screen may cause reflections
- One report of a dead pixel
- Brightness may be too high for some
- Firmware update requires DisplayPort cable
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 45" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 330 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 66W★ | — |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 8.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 31 specs.
