If saving money is a priority, and you engage in casual gaming or require accurate colors for digital photo editing, the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is a strong choice, but its performance won't match that of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) in areas like contrast, brightness, and HDR content. On the other hand, investing in the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) provides a superior experience with excellent contrast, color volume, and brightness, making it ideal for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional HDR video editing. The tradeoff lies in a higher cost, but for competitive gaming and high-resolution media consumption, it's arguably worth it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
6.8/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) 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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