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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution for sharp image quality in professional photo and video editing or enjoy watching high-resolution content, the LG 27EP950 with its 4K display may be a great choice. However, if faster response times and a higher refresh rate are important for competitive gaming and smooth motion, the MSI MPG 271QRX will provide a superior experience. The MSI monitor also offers excellent color performance for creative work and is less expensive, which makes it versatile for both gaming and content creation on a budget. Both monitors have OLED technology for deep blacks and wide color gamuts, so for HDR gaming and media consumption, they are both suitable, but the MSI might edge out with its higher brightness. If cost is a significant factor and you seek good performance across various activities, the MSI could be the better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4
10.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.9
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$3,000
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) | MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,000 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 138 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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