If you prioritize competitive gaming with higher refresh rates and are interested in exceptional color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, the MSI MAG 271QPX could be worth the extra investment. However, if you want to save money and still enjoy the benefits of OLED technology for casual gaming, media consumption, and general productivity, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max stands as a solid option with a slightly lower refresh rate. Both monitors offer excellent contrast and HDR capabilities for gaming and media, but MSI has a slight edge in gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED).
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
9.7/10
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) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.0/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$721
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $721 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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