LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" 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 G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its excellent value for money, especially for gaming and video editing. The adjustable stand, clear picture quality, and smooth performance are frequently highlighted. A few users mention minor annoyances like the manual brightness control via a joystick and a shipping delay, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for gaming and video editing
- Adjustable stand with hydraulic height
- Clear picture quality and colors
- Smooth 144Hz performance
Cons
- Manual brightness control via joystick
- Shipping delays reported
- Power button design is loose
- Color accuracy not as good as premium brands
- No separate buttons for settings
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | MSI G242L E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 24" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 83% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 66W | 45W★ |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 3.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.