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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and can invest more, the Gigabyte M32Q provides a 32-inch display for enhanced immersion, particularly for multitasking and media, plus it has USB ports including one with power delivery. On the other hand, the MSI G273QPF is more budget-friendly with a still respectable 27-inch screen and slightly sharper image quality due to higher pixels per inch, which could be better for competitive gaming and general productivity. Both have similar panel types and refresh rates, so for strict gaming purposes, the cheaper MSI could suffice, but the Gigabyte offers more features for a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G273QPF (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 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 | 1 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"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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