The Asus PA32DC is a professional-grade monitor with a premium price, offering exceptional color accuracy and a large 32-inch 4k screen, making it ideal for digital photo and HDR video editing with its wide color gamut and infinite contrast ratio. It's also great for media consumption due to its high SDR peak brightness and suitability for HDR content. However, its gaming performance is limited by a 75Hz refresh rate and lack of VRR support, which might disappoint gamers looking for a more responsive experience.
On the other hand, the MSI MAG 271QPX is designed with gamers in mind, featuring a much higher 360Hz refresh rate and a VRR range that supports up to 360Hz, ensuring smooth gameplay, especially in competitive gaming scenarios. Its QD-OLED panel delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, with a near-infinite contrast ratio and excellent color volume, though its color accuracy is slightly less than the Asus for professional photo editing. The MSI's 27-inch QHD resolution provides a good balance between screen real estate and pixel density, making it suitable for both gaming and productivity tasks. While it has a higher peak brightness, its HDR performance isn't as certified as the Asus.
In summary, if your primary focus is professional-level photo and video editing or immersive media consumption, the Asus PA32DC is the better choice despite its higher cost. However, if you're looking for a versatile monitor that excels in gaming, especially competitive gaming, while still offering good productivity and media consumption capabilities, the MSI MAG 271QPX is the more suitable option at a relatively lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet 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
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
10.0/10
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$3,499
$750
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet 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.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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