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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a monitor for competitive gaming with fast response time and refresh rate, the LG 27GP850 with its slightly higher refresh rate is suitable. Conversely, if you're interested in digital photo editing or print photo editing, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD with its better color gamut coverage, including AdobeRGB, makes it the better choice. For general productivity and media consumption, both monitors will perform well due to their similar resolution and screen size. While neither is optimal for HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI has a modestly higher contrast ratio, which may offer a slightly better viewing experience in this regard. Both options have an adjustable stand and offer a variety of ports, although the MSI also includes USB power delivery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$389
$436
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (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
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $436 | ||
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 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | 390 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 9.1 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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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