If cost is a major consideration and you require a monitor with a solid performance for tasks like casual gaming and digital photo editing, the LG 27GP83B would be a sensible choice. However, if you value top-tier visual quality for HDR gaming and video editing, and are willing to spend more for exceptional contrast and color performance, the MSI MPG 271QRX would be the better option. Keep in mind that the MSI also has a broader variable refresh rate range, which is ideal for competitive gaming, but if these advanced features are not a priority, the LG offers a more cost-effective solution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
10.0/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) has a price of $389 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP83B (IPS) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
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