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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a unique, tall screen for multitasking and productivity, the LG DualUp may suit your needs with its unusual aspect ratio and screen resolution, despite its higher price. However, for gaming—especially competitive gaming—the MSI G273QPF offers a higher refresh rate and is very responsive, making it a good choice for a smoother experience at a budget-friendly cost. The MSI monitor is also a decent option for general media consumption and casual gaming. If color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing is important, the LG has strong color reproduction capabilities. In contrast, the MSI falls a bit short for advanced color work such as HDR video editing due to its limited color performance, but it's still suitable for general use and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.7
6.2
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.5
6.0
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$650
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) has a price of $650 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
2560 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.0 %
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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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