If your priority is a budget-friendly option for casual gaming with decent performance in competitive games, the MSI G273QPF is a solid choice. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for outstanding contrast and color depth, making HDR gaming and media consumption a delight, then the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED would be superior. The MSI lacks the vibrant color and contrast that OLED offers, but provides good gaming experiences at a lower cost. The ViewSonic excels in visual quality and is great for photo editing, but it may not be as strong for productivity due to its price and other characteristics like brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.6/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 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 ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (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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