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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional contrast and response time for immersive gaming and media, the LG OLED monitor excels, especially in HDR content, but is more expensive. The MSI IPS offers good color accuracy and a balance of performance suitable for productivity and print photo editing at a lower price, but falls short for HDR gaming and peak brightness. If competitive gaming is key, consider the higher refresh rate and low ghosting of the LG. For casual gaming and general use without spending as much, the cost-effective MSI might suffice, despite its lower HDR capabilities and slightly longer response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.7
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$650
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $650 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 196 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 636 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.5 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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