A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 22, 2024·
If affordability is key and you engage in digital photo editing requiring accurate sRGB colors, the MSI G273QPF offers a good balance at a budget-friendly price, suitable for casual gaming and fair image quality. On the other hand, if you are willing to invest in a richer experience with deep blacks and high contrast, particularly for media consumption and print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K is a premium choice, albeit with a higher cost. Consider the ViewSonic if ultrawide immersive gaming and HDR content are important, despite it not being ideal for competitive gaming due to its response time. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.2
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1249:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$244
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has a price of $244 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
6.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
316 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI G273QPF (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G273QPF (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$244 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1249:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 316 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.9 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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!"
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
VS
Compare MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. Dell S3222DGM (VA)
VS
Compare MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. Dell S2721QS (IPS)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) vs. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) vs. LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) vs. AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
116,600
Recommendations made
17,490
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
