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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a large screen and higher resolution for work or a more immersive gaming and media experience, the Gigabyte M32UC with its 32-inch display and 4K resolution would be a great fit, despite its higher price. It's also equipped with features for HDR gaming and has a higher contrast ratio, which generally means better picture quality. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option and engage in more competitive gaming where response time and refresh rate are critical, the MSI G273QPF with its faster response time and slightly higher refresh rate would be more appropriate. Keep in mind, though, it has a smaller 27-inch screen and lower resolution, which might be less ideal for productivity tasks and immersive gaming or media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.6
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$550
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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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