If you prioritize a high-quality display for HDR gaming and media with superior contrast and color, the premium-priced MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) excels, especially with its larger screen size enhancing the experience. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers great performance for high-resolution content and HDR video editing, the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is a strong choice with a respectable display quality. The MSI is better suited for competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate capabilities, whereas the Innocn will serve well for productivity tasks with its exceptional brightness and text clarity. Both are solid for digital photo editing, but the MSI extends its lead in print photo editing with its expansive color gamut. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1/10
6.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$425
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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