If saving money is a priority and you prefer a smaller screen, the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) could be a great choice; however, it might not offer the same level of image clarity and is less suitable for high-resolution media consumption compared to the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED). On the other hand, if superior image quality, higher resolution, and larger screen size are more important for productivity and media enjoyment, and you're okay with a higher price, the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) would be a better option. Both monitors are strong candidates for gaming with high refresh rates, but the MSI provides a broader color gamut which benefits HDR gaming and video editing greatly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
6.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$700
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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