If you're a competitive gamer looking for the best response times and refresh rates, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) excels, but it falls short in color volume and contrast compared to the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED). For media consumption and immersive gaming with richer colors and deeper blacks, the MSI monitor is superior, especially for HDR content. The MSI model also offers better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. In contrast, if high brightness in standard dynamic range content is a priority, the Asus might be more appealing. Choose the MSI for a balance of price and performance in color-rich and HDR experiences, or the Asus if competitive gaming features top your list despite the premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Productivity
6.7/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.3/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$750
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) 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
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
10.0/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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