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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're content with a smaller screen and lower resolution, the Cooler Master GZ2711 would be a cost-effective choice that still offers a high refresh rate and exceptional contrast, great for casual gaming and digital photo editing. However, if you prioritize a larger screen, higher resolution for clear and detailed images, and superior brightness suitable for a wider range of tasks including HDR video editing and high-quality media consumption, the MSI MAG 321UPX would be worth the extra investment despite its higher price. Keep in mind, though, for productivity tasks like text clarity, both monitors only offer fair performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6
6.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.9
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Cost
$900
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) | MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 450 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 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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