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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that's easier on the wallet and provides a good balance between casual gaming with its higher refresh rate and productivity with a clearer image, the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is a solid choice. However, if you prioritize a larger screen for immersive media consumption and better image quality, especially in darker scenes due to higher contrast, and you don't mind spending more, the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) might be the better option, although it has a lower refresh rate which is not as ideal for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$244
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 132.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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