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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium visual experience for HDR gaming and media consumption with superior color and contrast, the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is a strong choice despite its higher cost. However, if you're looking for a cost-effective monitor that offers good performance for casual gaming and digital photo editing, the LG 27GP850 (IPS) might be more suitable for your needs. The LG model doesn't excel in HDR content, but it provides a balance of features for various tasks at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good 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
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
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 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 101.4 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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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."
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