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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and slightly better gaming performance, the LG 32GP850 with its wider refresh rate range could be a great choice for casual and competitive gaming. On the other hand, the MSI G274QPF-QD offers strong color accuracy, particularly for AdobeRGB, which is better for print photo editing and digital photo work, while maintaining a budget-friendly price. Both are suitable for gaming and have similar resolutions, but if HDR media consumption is important to you, neither of these monitors excels in that area. The MSI might suit you well if you're looking for a cost-effective option that offers good gaming performance and strong photo editing capabilities. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GP850 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.8
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $270 | ||
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 | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1037:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 108 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 | 0 | |
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