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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly into casual or competitive gaming, the MSI G274QPF-QD with its high refresh rate and responsive performance would be cost-effective, but it's less suitable for tasks demanding high color accuracy, such as HDR video editing. On the other hand, the premium-priced ViewSonic XG321UG offers better image clarity and is excellent for digital photo editing, making it suitable for professionals who also need a wider color gamut. However, considering its lower refresh rate, it's not the optimal choice for competitive gaming where speed is crucial. Both have good ergonomics, but prioritize based on whether gaming performance or professional color work is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (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 G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $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 | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 154 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 170 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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