If you're on a tight budget and mostly engage in casual and competitive gaming, the Gigabyte G24F may serve you well without breaking the bank. However, the MSI MPG 321URX, while more costly, offers unparalleled image quality and a more immersive experience for both gaming and media consumption due to its higher resolution, larger screen size, and OLED technology. It's also well-suited for tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo and video editing. Conversely, the Gigabyte's lower resolution and smaller size might not be as satisfying for such detail-oriented activities. If performance and visual fidelity are priorities and you can afford the investment, the MSI is the clear choice, but for cost-sensitive customers, the Gigabyte still provides a capable gaming experience. 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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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