If you prioritize a more immersive gaming and media experience with a wider screen, the Acer X34V with its ultrawide display could be a better choice for you, although it's not as well-suited for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The MSI MAG 271QPX, on the other hand, offers superior performance for competitive gaming thanks to its higher refresh rate, and it is better suited for tasks that require color accuracy, such as HDR video editing. Keep in mind, the MSI model might have a higher price point, but if competitive gaming and color-critical work are your priorities, it could justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
The Acer X34V (QD-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 refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
10.0/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
10.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$700
$721
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $721.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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