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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize higher resolution and larger screen size for a more immersive gaming and media experience, and you're willing to pay more, the MSI MPG 321URX with its QD-OLED panel may be the better choice. This monitor offers exceptional color performance and brightness, making it particularly suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the Cooler Master GZ2711, while slightly less expensive, provides a lower resolution but still features an OLED panel for excellent contrast and colors. Its slightly smaller screen may be more appropriate for standard workspaces and everyday use, and it still delivers a high-quality gaming experience. Both monitors have high refresh rates for smooth motion, but the MSI's larger color gamut coverage could make it more appealing for tasks that demand color accuracy, such as photo editing. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

9.6
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair.

Productivity

5.8
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

7.9
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
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 MPG 321URX (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
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
Yes
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.7
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Cost

$900
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
$950
Product imageProduct image

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
GZ2711
MPG 321URX
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$900
$950
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
450 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.3 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.9/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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