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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize peak gaming performance and are prepared to invest more, the Acer X27U with its superior response time and higher refresh rate would be a strong choice. This monitor is also well-suited for HDR gaming and media, with excellent color depth and contrast. However, if your budget is limited and you're looking for a balance between gaming, productivity, and media, the MSI G273QPF offers good performance at a more affordable price, despite not supporting HDR and having a lower refresh rate. It also has a high sRGB color gamut which makes it suitable for digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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