If you prioritize competitive gaming with the highest refresh rate and value vibrant colors for HDR video editing, the MSI MAG 271QPX with its QD-OLED panel is a strong choice, especially as it costs slightly less. On the other hand, the LG 27GS95QE is more suitable if you're looking for an OLED option with robust color accuracy for digital photo editing, though you might pay a bit more. Both monitors have their strengths, but the LG falls short for competitive gaming, where the faster response and higher refresh rate of the MSI may be critical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.7/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
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$620
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$1,000
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $650 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $620.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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