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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming and are sensitive to price, the MSI MAG 271QPX could be a better choice due to its high refresh rate and strong gaming performance. However, if you're looking for an immersive experience with a larger, ultrawide screen for media consumption as well as gaming, and don't mind paying more, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 may be more suitable despite its lower competitive gaming performance. The Samsung's glossy finish can make colors pop, but it might also reflect more light which could be distracting. Both monitors offer excellent color quality for photo and video editing and support HDR content. 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
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.2
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$750
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $750 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.0
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.4 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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