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Updated April 23, 2024·

Choosing between the LG 27GS95QE and the MSI MAG 321UPX depends on your priorities. If high resolution for tasks like graphic design or watching movies is important, and you're willing to pay a premium for it, the MSI offers a crisper 4K display. However, if you're more focused on gaming, the LG's smaller screen and lower resolution still deliver an excellent experience at a somewhat lower price. The MSI shines in HDR content with its higher brightness and wider color gamut, making it a better choice for HDR gaming and video editing, while both are suitable for casual gaming. If budget is a concern and you still want high performance, the LG is a solid option, but for the ultimate in image quality for productivity and media, the MSI could be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

9.5
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
6.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.

Productivity

5.8
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

7.7
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.6
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Cost

$900
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
$900
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
27GS95QE
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$900
$900
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 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
196 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
636 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.5 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.8/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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