Question Which monitor should I choose between these 2?

Dec 1, 2024
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Hi, I want to get myself an ultrawide for the first time and I dont really know much about the 2 options I have because I find it hard to compare, I hope someone with more knowledge than me can help me out here.

Option 1: MSI MAG 345CQR (239 euro)
Option 2: Samsung Odyssey G5 34 Ultrawide (259 euro)

I can get the MSI one for 20 euros cheaper but I'm a bit worried about how much they cheaped out on stuff because it has 180hz while the Samsung has 165hz. I know the Samsung one has a bad monitor stand which I might compromise if the MSI has ghosting issues or too much input delay. I cant really find much about the MSI one on the internet and my knowledge is pretty limited. I hate ghosting and input delay so if the MSI one has those issues I would not even consider it anymore. If there are any better alternatives for the same price please let me know.

Any help would be appreciated! :)
 
Well ... either pay more or have ghosting.
Your choice.

I was in exactly your situation several years ago.
Needed a new screen and had to choose between cheaper VA screen and IPS.
Thought ghosting wouldn't bother me too much. Honestly didn't do too much research also.
Oh boy, was I wrong.
Ghosting absolutely ruins high fps game-play. It is very annoying.
When my VA screen finally broke down, made sure next screen is not VA anymore.

For anything else than gaming it was a beautiful screen though.
 
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