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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily engage in casual gaming, the Gigabyte G24F-2 might be the more attractive option since it's more affordable and can still provide a good gaming experience. However, if you're willing to invest for a larger screen, higher resolution, and better digital photo editing capabilities, the MSI G274QPF-QD would be a significant upgrade, especially beneficial for productivity tasks with its clearer text and image quality. Both are solid choices for gaming, but the MSI offers advantages in screen clarity and color depth that professionals and enthusiasts may find appealing despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
4.9
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$140
$270
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1100:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 125 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 180 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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