MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32" Black 2024
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32" Black 2024
The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor receives high praise for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and smooth 240Hz performance, making it a top choice for gaming and media. However, several users report significant frustrations with the invasive panel protect program that interrupts work with pop-ups and forced shutdowns, and some mention issues like a stuck pixel after a year and lack of warranty coverage. Overall, the hardware is excellent, but software and support issues prevent it from being universally recommended.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast response time
- Good build quality
Cons
- Invasive panel protect program
- Forced shutdowns during work
- Stuck pixel after a year
- Warranty doesn't cover single pixel
- No DisplayPort cable included
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025
This LG UltraGear 32" OLED monitor is highly praised for console gaming, especially with its glossy 4K display and 120Hz+ refresh rate. Users love the picture quality and HDR performance, though some note minor annoyances like the headphone jack placement and auto-input switching quirks. A few reported a smudge on the screen out of the box, but it was easily cleaned.
Pros
- Glossy 4K OLED display
- Great for console gaming at 120Hz
- Excellent HDR performance
- Good value under $800
- Sleek design without gamer aesthetic
Cons
- Headphone jack on bottom of monitor
- Auto-input switching can be intrusive
- Screen smudge reported out of box
- No USB-C port
- No integrated speakers
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32" | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 32" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 97% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 / 138% sRGB | DCI-P3 98.5% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 90W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.60 kg | 9.12 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32" Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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
Pricing
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B 32" Black 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 29 specs.
