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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your budget is a major concern and you're mainly doing casual gaming and productivity tasks, the MSI G273QPF offers good performance at a budget price. However, if you're a competitive gamer looking for better gaming performance and additional features like a higher refresh rate and a better response time, and don't mind spending more, the Asus PG279QM would be a better choice. The Asus also has a better color gamut for tasks like digital photo editing. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or video editing. Choose the MSI for budget-friendliness or the Asus for higher-end gaming and more vibrant colors in creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | |
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Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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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