If you're a competitive gamer or someone on a budget, the MSI G273QPF offers high refresh rate and a clear image at a lower cost, but lacks the superior color and contrast of the pricier LG 39GS95QE. The LG monitor, with its W-OLED panel, excels in color accuracy, making it ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as tasks that require precise colors like photo editing. However, its higher price and lower response time might not be justifiable if you're mainly interested in fast-paced gaming or if budget is your main concern. Consider what you value most: top-tier visual quality and color performance, or affordability and responsiveness for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.4/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
102 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.6/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,500
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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