If you prioritize a wide, immersive experience and better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 34GP83A with its larger, curved screen might suit you, despite its higher price. However, if you're focused on gaming, particularly competitive gaming where high refresh rates and response times are crucial, the MSI G273QPF will serve you well without breaking the bank. Additionally, the MSI monitor's slightly higher pixels per inch means sharper text and image clarity, which benefits general productivity and media consumption. The LG's poor contrast might diminish your experience in dark scenes compared to the MSI's fair contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
5.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.2 %
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 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
457 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 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
"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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