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Updated April 23, 2024·
If your primary focus is competitive gaming and high-quality HDR media consumption, the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) will provide a superior experience with its excellent contrast and response times. However, if you need a larger screen and prefer a monitor that's also well-suited for productivity tasks and has good color accuracy for print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) may be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that while both offer high refresh rates, the MSI has a notable advantage in ghosting performance, making fast-paced visuals smoother, which is important for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.4
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$750
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $750 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.4 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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