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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive gaming and media experience with vibrant colors and deep blacks, the MSI 45GS96QB with its OLED panel and larger screen size would be a stellar choice despite the higher cost. This monitor also offers better performance for HDR gaming and content. On the other hand, if you prioritize budget-friendliness and still want a solid experience for casual gaming, digital photo editing, and productivity without the luxury of an OLED display, the MSI G273QPF might suit you better. It has a smaller screen and an IPS panel, which typically provides good color accuracy and viewing angles but might not match the contrast and color depth of its OLED counterpart. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- 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
9.5
6.0
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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
2.7
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.0
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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$244
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI 45GS96QB (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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.8
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
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 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 | 275 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 1.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 2.5/10 | 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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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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