LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
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 MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
The MSI MAG321CUP is a 32-inch curved 4K monitor that offers excellent value for gamers on a budget. Users praise its sharp display, high 160Hz refresh rate, and immersive curve, though many note that color accuracy out of the box is flat and requires manual adjustment via the OSD menu. The monitor is well-built and easy to set up, but the built-in speakers are weak and the HDR performance is only passable. Overall, it delivers strong performance for the price, especially for gaming, but may not suit those seeking perfect color accuracy or premium features.
Pros
- Sharp 4K display with high pixel density
- Immersive 1500R curved screen
- High 160Hz refresh rate with 1ms response
- Excellent value for the price
- Solid build quality with thin bezels
Cons
- Flat color accuracy out of the box
- Requires manual OSD adjustments for full features
- Weak built-in speakers
- Mediocre HDR performance
- Light bleed on VA panel
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 800 | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 90% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 114% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 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★ | 90W |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 6.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.