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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're invested in having the best image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption with deep blacks, the LG W-OLED is an excellent choice despite its higher price; however, its text quality and image clarity are poor. For a budget-friendly option better tailored for productivity tasks, with good text quality and image clarity, and satisfactory performance for casual gaming, the MSI IPS would be a compelling option. The MSI also has a higher pixels per inch count, which can translate to sharper images and clearer text. Please consider that the MSI IPS isn't suitable for HDR content, while the LG W-OLED is not optimized for competitive gaming due to potential ghosting issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.1
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
665 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 203 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 665 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2.7 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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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