If you are on a budget and primarily engage in casual or competitive gaming, the MSI G273QPF, with its good refresh rate and response times, could be a great choice, although it has limitations with HDR gaming and media consumption due to lower brightness and contrast. On the other hand, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max offers an excellent contrast ratio, color accuracy and is well-suited for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional photo and video editing. However, it is much more expensive and can have issues with brightness in well-lit rooms and potential burn-in associated with OLED technology. Consider your willingness to invest in higher-quality visuals and professional use against your budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$700
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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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