Monitors / Comparison

LG 38GL950G-B vs MSI MAG 255PXF

Monitor · LG

LG 38GL950G-B

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution92
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

LG 38GL950G-B and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: LG 38GL950G-B leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

LG 38GL950G-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 38GL950G-BMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
37.5″Screen size24.5″
3840×1600Resolution1920×1080
175 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
—Response time0.5 ms
≈ $1,390Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is LG 38GL950G-B or MSI MAG 255PXF better?

LG 38GL950G-B and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: LG 38GL950G-B leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz).