If budget is a priority, the LG 32GP850 provides a respectable gaming experience at a lower cost, with a large screen and good refresh rates, making it a solid choice for casual gaming and productivity tasks. However, for a premium, the MSI MPG 271QRX offers a QD-OLED panel, delivering unmatched contrast and vibrant colors which translates into exceptional performance for competitive gaming, HDR gaming, and media consumption. Its color accuracy also makes it suitable for professional photo and video editing. The MSI's higher refresh rate enhances smooth gameplay but be aware of its smaller screen size compared to the LG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
10.0/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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