If budget is a primary concern and you require a monitor for casual gaming and digital photo editing, the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is a cost-effective option that still offers a good experience. However, if you're a competitive gamer or heavily into HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) provides superior contrast, color quality, and faster response times, which could greatly enhance your experience, but it comes at a significantly higher price. The QD-OLED is also better suited for professional tasks like HDR video editing and print photo editing, making it more versatile for both work and play if the budget allows. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
10.0/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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