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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and can invest more, the LG 32GQ850, with its higher refresh rate and larger screen, could enhance your gaming experience. However, the MSI G273QPF offers good gaming performance and better value if you're on a budget. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. For tasks like digital photo editing, both provide good color accuracy, but if print photo editing is important to you, the LG has an edge due to its wider color gamut. Both monitors have comparable resolution, but the larger LG might offer a more immersive experience for productivity and casual gaming at the expense of a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.8
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.0 %
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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 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 | 135 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 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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