LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
MSI MAG 274QRFW X32 27" White 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 MAG 274QRFW X32 27" White 2025
The MSI monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its picture quality, color accuracy, and high refresh rate of 320Hz, making it a great value for gaming. However, one verified review highlights serious issues with the audio output via the aux port, describing it as weak and tinny, and the included DisplayPort cable was defective. The RGB lighting on the back is considered useless by some. Overall, the monitor is praised for its performance and aesthetics, but potential buyers should be aware of the audio limitations.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- High 320Hz refresh rate
- Great value for money
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak audio via aux port
- Defective included DisplayPort cable
- Useless RGB lighting on back
- Slightly pricey
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | MSI MAG 274QRFW X32 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 45" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 330 Hz★ | 320 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 129% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 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★ | 0 |
| 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 | 9.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" 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 274QRFW X32 27" White 2025
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.