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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget is a major concern and you require good performance for casual gaming and digital photo editing, the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is a solid choice. This monitor has a good refresh rate suitable for smooth gameplay, fair color accuracy for photo work, but limited brightness and color volume. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in a premium monitor for the best experience in competitive gaming, HDR gaming and media consumption, and HDR video editing, the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) stands out with its superior contrast, color accuracy, and higher resolution. While it is significantly more expensive, it offers a richer visual experience, making it ideal for enthusiasts who prioritize quality and performance in all types of content. 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 321URX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good 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
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.8
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
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 321URX (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 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) | MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 154 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 170 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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