LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" vs MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"
44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"
34" · 3440×1440 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"125 PPI #44
MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"1300 nits #3
MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"98% #31
MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"165 Hz
MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"175 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" gets there at 70cm vs 80cm for the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34".
- Brightness: advantage LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" — Similar SDR brightness (275 vs 250 nits), but the LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" leads in HDR peak (1300 vs 1000 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" | MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 44.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 5120×2160 | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 125 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 70cm | 80cm |
| SDR Brightness | 275 nits | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 15 W |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 175 Hz |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
All specifications
| Specification | LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025 | MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 44.5" (Better) | 34" |
| Resolution | 5120×2160 (Better) | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 125 (Better) | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 70cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 175 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 275 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits (Better) | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W (Better) | 15 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% (Better) |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" or MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34"?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" has 125 PPI compared to 110 PPI for the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" requires 70cm vs 80cm for the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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