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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on an immersive experience for casual gaming, media consumption, or multitasking productivity, the LG 34GN850B with its larger and wider screen could serve you well, but this comes at a higher cost. On the other hand, the MSI G273QPF offers a smaller screen but still delivers crisp visuals and is better suited for competitive gaming due to its performance, all at a more budget-friendly price. If color-critical work like digital photo editing is a priority, the MSI's color accuracy is a plus. Consider whether the wider view and slight performance differences justify the price gap for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI G273QPF (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$750
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
94.5 %
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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GN850B (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 950:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 359 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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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