The Gigabyte FO27Q3 and MSI MPG 271QRX both offer excellent gaming experiences with their high refresh rates and low response times, making them ideal for competitive gamers. However, for productivity, their fair text quality and image clarity indicate that there may be better monitors for tasks that involve reading or detailed graphics work. Both monitors have the same high contrast and color gamut suited for HDR gaming and media, digital photo, and HDR video editing. The MSI model has higher USB power delivery if you need to charge devices directly from your monitor. Consider the MSI if additional USB connectivity and higher USB power are important to you; otherwise, both monitors are quite comparable in performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
10.0/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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