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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and you mainly use the monitor for everyday tasks and casual gaming, the MSI G273QPF could be sufficient and wallet-friendly. However, if your focus is on premium gaming experiences, HDR media consumption, and exceptional image quality with deeper blacks and vibrant colors, then investing more in the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is worthwhile. Just keep in mind that for office use or tasks involving lots of text, the matte finish and ergonomic stand of the MSI might be more practical, while the Samsung's glossy screen and fixed stand may not be ideal for long hours of productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.2
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 132.7 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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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