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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wide, immersive display with exceptional contrast and responsiveness for high-end gaming and watching HDR content, the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is a premium choice. However, its performance in text clarity and general productivity tasks is not ideal. On the other hand, the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suited for everyday use, offers good color accuracy for digital photo editing, and provides a clear image at a more budget-friendly price. It lacks HDR support and won't match the Corsair's gaming performance, but is a solid option for casual gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
3.9
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 141 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 632 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.6 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 | 9.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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