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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen and higher resolution for sharper images in productivity tasks and casual gaming, the MSI G273QPF will suit you well. However, if competitive gaming is your priority and you want a higher refresh rate for smoother motion, the ViewSonic XG2431, despite being more expensive and having a smaller screen, might be the better option. Neither are the best for HDR content, so if that's a key feature for you, you might want to look elsewhere. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$259
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $259 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $260.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$259 | $260 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 132.7 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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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!"
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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