MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
The MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED monitor receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, glossy coating, and excellent motion clarity at 4K 240Hz. Users highlight its value as the cheapest 4K QD-OLED option, though a recurring complaint is the lack of firmware updates, which prevents fixing minor issues like separate SDR/HDR color profiles and panel refresh behavior. Overall, it is considered an endgame monitor for gaming and content creation, with a sleek design and great adjustability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Glossy coating enhances blacks
- Excellent motion clarity at 4K 240Hz
- Best value 4K QD-OLED
- Sleek understated design
Cons
- No firmware updates
- SDR/HDR color profiles not separate
- Panel refresh turns monitor off instead of standby
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 31.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 97.5% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 / 138.2% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| 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 | 9.10 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
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
Pricing
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
