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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you're a competitive gamer, the Acer Predator X45's ultrawide aspect ratio can give an immersive experience with a larger screen, but if you are focused on productivity or high-resolution media consumption, the MSI MAG 321UPX has a higher screen resolution and better image clarity, making it a better value if you need crisp visuals for detailed work or enjoying 4K content. Both monitors offer deep blacks and vibrant colors, making them great for HDR gaming and media, but the MSI's higher pixels per inch also mean sharper text and images, beneficial for tasks like digital photo editing. However, the Acer's larger screen size may provide a more commanding view for gaming or multitasking. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
  • The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Productivity

4.0
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
7.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

7.1
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.

Cost

$1,200
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
$900
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.8
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

6.4
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
6.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$900
Screen Size
45"32"
Resolution
3440 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.01 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
83 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
3.8/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
4.9/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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