If budget is a concern and you're focused on competitive gaming, the MSI MAG 271QPX with its excellent refresh rate is a more cost-effective choice while still delivering outstanding color and contrast. Conversely, if you're looking for an immersive experience in HDR gaming and media, and don't mind the investment, the Acer Predator X45 offers a larger screen size and state-of-the-art contrast, though it may not be as adept for tasks requiring sharp text quality due to its lower pixels per inch. Both monitors excel in color accuracy for photo editing, but for print photo editing, the Acer's larger color volume is advantageous. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.0/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
10.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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