MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
The MSI MAG 321CUPDF monitor receives high praise from users for its excellent image quality and high refresh rate, making it a great choice for gaming. Reviewers consistently note the beautiful graphics and easy setup, with one mentioning imperceptible ghosting. All four verified buyers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting great value for the price.
Pros
- Great image quality
- High refresh rate
- Beautiful graphics
- Easy setup
- Variable refresh rate
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 321CUPDF 31.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 45" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 330 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 93% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, 136% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 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 | 90W | 66W★ |
| Weight | 6.67 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
Pricing
MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
