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45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX

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Updated April 23, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

If you prioritize a large, ultrawide screen for immersive gaming and are okay with spending more, the MSI 45GS96QB with its wider aspect ratio and larger screen might suit you. However, for vibrant colors and a balance between gaming, media consumption, and price, the MSI MPG 271QRX provides a better value. It's more suited for competitive gaming due to faster response times and also offers strong performance in HDR content, all at a lower price point. Choose the MSI 45GS96QB for a premium, large-scale experience, and the MSI MPG 271QRX for high performance in diverse use cases without spending as much. Give Feedback

At the time of writing the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) cost $1,500 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) cost $800.

Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
  • The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class refresh rate
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

5.9
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
10.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

2.7
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

5.4
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,700
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
$800
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The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
Yes
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.5
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
45GS96QB
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,700
$800
Screen Size
45"27"
Resolution
3440 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz360Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
275 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown138 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 360 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/109.5/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
110 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
1.4/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
2.5/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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