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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prioritize photo editing or color accuracy for print work, the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) would suit your needs and save you money. However, if you're willing to invest more for immersive media consumption and gaming with richer contrast and better overall image quality, especially in darker scenes, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) would be a superior choice, albeit at a premium price. The ViewSonic also offers a wider, more immersive screen, but for competitive gaming, its higher total response time might put you at a slight disadvantage compared to the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (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 text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (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 G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $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 | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 170 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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