If you prioritize top-notch image quality for HDR gaming and media, the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) excels with its superior contrast and color range, and its larger screen size enhances immersion. The OLED technology also provides excellent response times for competitive gaming. However, for general productivity and casual gaming where budget is a consideration, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) offers good performance at a lower cost with adequate brightness and color accuracy for most tasks, along with a decent refresh rate for gaming. The smaller screen and lower resolution may not be as immersive but can be more practical for everyday use. 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 MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
6.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.8/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (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
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
10.0/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$436
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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