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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

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Casual Gaming

5.9
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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

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Productivity

6.0
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
$750
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$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
34GP83A
MAG 271QPX
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

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Spec Comparison

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LG 34GP83A (IPS)MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
LG 34GP83A (IPS)MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$750
$750
Screen Size
34"27"
Resolution
3440 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
144Hz360Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
956:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
389 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
457 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
102.8 %138.4 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
6.1 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 160 Hz48 - 360 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/109.5/10
Ghosting Score
8.1/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
7/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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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