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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and mainly engage in casual gaming or general tasks, the Lenovo G24-20, with its lower resolution but adequate refresh rate, will save you money while meeting basic needs. In contrast, the MSI G274QPF-QD's higher resolution and larger screen size provide clearer images and more workspace, beneficial for productivity and a better gaming experience. The MSI monitor also offers improved color accuracy, making it more suitable for tasks involving photo editing. However, keep in mind these advantages come at a higher cost compared to the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
- The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
4.9
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$195
$270
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has a price of $195 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$195 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 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 | 0 | |
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