If you prioritize high refresh rates and competitive gaming, the MSI MPG 271QRX with its outstanding refresh capabilities would be an excellent choice and it's also great for media consumption with its vibrant color display. However, if you require a monitor that supports a wider range of uses, including productivity and digital photo editing, and are willing to invest more funds, then the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 might be more suitable despite its lesser gaming performance. The Corsair's strong points include its suitability for digital photo editing, but it falls short in peak brightness compared to the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.9/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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