If you're after an immersive gaming and media experience and don't mind spending more, the AOC PD49 with its larger, ultrawide display is excellent. However, if your focus is on competitive gaming or you're working within a tighter budget, the MSI MPG 271QRX offers a smaller screen but with excellent performance at a lower price. For tasks requiring precise color work, both monitors are very capable, but keep in mind the AOC's larger screen might be less ideal for productivity due to its size and aspect ratio, whereas the MSI could offer a better balance for both work and play. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7/10
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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,350
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
10.0/10
5120 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
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9/10
6.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.8/10
5120 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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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