If you're on a budget and primarily engage in casual gaming or productivity tasks, the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is a cost-effective choice that offers good gaming performance and suitable digital photo editing capabilities. However, if you want a monitor with exceptional color quality for HDR gaming, media consumption, HDR video editing, and print photo editing, and are willing to pay a premium, the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) with its superior contrast, brightness, and color volume is the better option. The MSI also has a larger screen and higher resolution, which enhances gaming and media experiences but comes at a 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 MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
6.8/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
10.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$900
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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