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Updated April 23, 2024·
If high-quality color reproduction is a priority for you, such as for professional photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE with its superior color accuracy and suitability for print photo editing could be worth the extra cost. However, if you prefer a much larger screen for an immersive gaming and media consumption experience and don't mind sacrificing some textual clarity, the MSI MPG 491CQP offers a wider, curved display and excellent HDR performance for less money. Bear in mind for competitive gaming, the MSI's broader VRR range and faster response time give it an edge, while the Asus might not be as smooth a performer due to its poorer refresh rate and response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.4
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$1,100
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 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 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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