If you're prioritizing top-notch image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption, and you're willing to invest in a premium-priced monitor, the Gigabyte FO32U2P with its superior contrast and color volume is an excellent choice. However, if budget is a concern and your focus is on casual and competitive gaming with solid performance in productivity, the MSI G273QPF offers good value with reasonable gaming capabilities and decent image clarity at a significantly lower price point. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte provides a larger screen and higher resolution which enhance the viewing experience, but this comes at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.8/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.6/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
10.0/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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