LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025
LG
93 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
MSI
82 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 275 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 98.5% (CIE1976) | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 9.47 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 20250.005score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 20260.015score per dollar
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026 offers 3.0x better value for money
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Dark Gray 2026
Verdict
Winner: LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32"
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
