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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen with higher resolution for a more immersive gaming and productivity experience, and don't mind investing more, the LG 32GQ950 would serve you well. However, if your focus is on a cost-effective gaming experience with a good refresh rate, the MSI G273QPF will meet those needs effectively. The MSI also offers a matte screen, which reduces glare, versus the semi-gloss of the LG. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, so if that's a priority, you might need to consider other options. For digital photo editing, the LG has a slight edge over the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$930
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 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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