If you prioritize competitive gaming and a sharper image for productivity or reading text, the Cooler Master GZ2711 with its higher refresh rate and better text clarity is a solid choice despite its lower peak brightness and more modest size. On the other hand, if you desire a larger screen for more immersive media consumption and a monitor that excels in color quality for tasks like HDR video editing, the MSI MPG 491CQP with its expansive display and superior color performance would be more suitable, although it comes at a higher price and has a lower refresh rate, potentially limiting its appeal for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 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 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$900
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
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 MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
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 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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