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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and better image quality for tasks like watching videos or editing photos, the LG 32UN650 with its higher resolution and larger display may be worth the extra investment. However, if you're more into gaming and want a monitor that handles fast-paced action well, the MSI G273QPF offers a smoother experience due to its higher refresh rate and shorter response time. This makes it better suited for competitive gaming. Keep in mind that the MSI monitor doesn't support certain advanced features like HDR, which might affect its performance for media consumption compared to the LG. The MSI is also more budget-friendly, which could make it a more appealing option if cost is a significant concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.1
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$500
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 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 | 98.6 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 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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LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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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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