If competitive gaming is important to you and budget is not a concern, the Acer X27U offers an excellent experience with its high refresh rate. However, for a wider screen and better color performance for tasks like digital photo editing and HDR video editing, the MSI MAG 341CQP comes at a lower price but doesn't provide as high a refresh rate. If productivity and media consumption in high HDR quality are your priority, the wider aspect ratio and superior brightness of the MSI make it a compelling choice, especially if you're looking to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,000
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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