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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're mainly focused on casual or competitive gaming, the MSI G273QPF offers a good balance of performance at a lower price. It has a high refresh rate beneficial for gaming and a decent size and resolution for everyday tasks. However, if you're into professional photo editing, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its Mini LED technology provides superior image clarity with a higher resolution, better HDR support and color accuracy for print photo editing but at a premium price. It's larger and more suitable for productivity or high-end media consumption, yet not necessarily the best choice for competitive gaming due to its slower response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$244
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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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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