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Updated April 11, 2024·
If excellence in image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like HDR video editing and professional photo work is a priority, and budget is less of a concern, the Apple Pro Display XDR is a strong choice. However, for those who prioritize gaming, especially competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and response features, and want a more affordable option, the MSI G273QPF would be a better fit. The Pro Display is not tailored for gaming and lacks features like a high refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR), which are desirable for smooth gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
6.2
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1
6.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$244
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 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 | 94.3 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
Shopping
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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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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