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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are on a budget and primarily interested in casual or competitive gaming with a good refresh rate and response time, the MSI G273QPF would be a suitable choice. However, if you are willing to spend more for better image quality in productivity tasks and media consumption, including superior color and HDR performance, the Sony M9 would be a better option. The Sony M9 also offers a higher resolution and screen features that could enhance your viewing experience in daily use. Keep in mind that the MSI G273QPF, while less capable in image quality, may offer more value for gamers looking for performance at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.2
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 695 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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