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Updated April 11, 2024·
If screen real estate and an immersive experience are your priority for tasks like productivity and media consumption, the Gigabyte M34WQ with its ultrawide screen is suitable, at the expense of being pricier. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming and want a monitor that excels at fast response times with very good ghosting performance, the MSI G273QPF provides these benefits at a more budget-friendly price. Neither option is optimal for HDR gaming or media consumption, so if those are critical for you, consider looking for a monitor with better HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G273QPF (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$330
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
87.7 %
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 M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 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 | 102.9 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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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