If you're on a tighter budget and want an excellent gaming monitor with top-tier response times and a high refresh rate, the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is a great choice, although its smaller screen and lower resolution may not be ideal for productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. On the other hand, the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) offers a larger screen and higher resolution which is better for detailed work and media consumption, but it comes at a premium price. Both have outstanding color depth and contrast for HDR content, but the MAG 271QPX is particularly suited for competitive gaming due to its features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
6.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.0/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 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 MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$750
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $750 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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