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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and slightly better image quality for casual gaming or general use, the LG 32GP850 with its 32-inch display could be your choice despite the higher price. However, if you're looking to save money and can compromise on screen size but still want good performance for gaming and productivity, the MSI G273QPF at 27 inches offers solid value. Both monitors have the same resolution and panel type but differ in size and price, so consider what's more important to you: screen real estate and image quality or budget-friendliness with a smaller display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 1037:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 6.9 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 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 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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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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