If you prioritize a high-quality display with better color accuracy and contrast for tasks like digital photo editing, and HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2V could be a great choice, despite its higher price. However, the MSI G273QPF offers good performance for casual and competitive gaming at a budget-friendly price, but it might not deliver as rich a visual experience for professional photo editing or HDR content. The MSI model also lacks an adjustable stand, which could affect your comfort during long sessions of use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good contrast
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.9/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.3/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$730
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
5.8/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
"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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