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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher peak brightness, which may benefit HDR content and gaming, along with a wider color gamut for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 27GP83B could be a better fit despite its higher price. However, if your focus is on a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good refresh rates for gaming and decent color accuracy for everyday use, the MSI G273QPF might serve your needs well. The LG offers an adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort, which the MSI lacks, so consider how important comfort and adjustability are to you. Keep in mind, neither are the best candidates for professional HDR video editing or tasks requiring the most color-accurate displays. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G273QPF (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$389
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has a price of $389 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
472 nits
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 LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP83B (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | |
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LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Monitor Nerds
Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"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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