If you prioritize high contrast and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, and don't mind spending more, the KTC G27P6 with OLED technology is an excellent option. However, if your focus is on casual and competitive gaming on a budget, the MSI G273QPF offers a good balance between performance and cost, though it won't match the KTC's superior image quality. While the MSI will function well enough for everyday tasks and media viewing, it lacks the HDR capability and color depth that makes the KTC stand out. Keep in mind, for professional photo editing, the KTC with its wider color gamut and OLED panel excels, but if cost is a factor, the MSI still provides adequate color performance for casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
700 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
97.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
700 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
2.8/10
6.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$800
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.6/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
700 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
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 KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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