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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a wider, more immersive screen for multitasking and casual gaming, the LG 34GP83A, with its ultra-wide aspect ratio might be suitable for you. However, for intense gaming with vivid colors, deep blacks, and high refresh rates, the MSI MAG 271QPX provides a superior gaming experience at a higher cost. The MSI's smaller screen focuses on exceptional image quality, beneficial for HDR gaming and video editing, while the LG offers a broader workspace which is helpful in productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
10.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Cost
$750
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GP83A (IPS) | MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 956:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 457 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 102.8 % | 138.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"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."
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