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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and 4K resolution for immersive gaming and media consumption, and don't mind paying more, the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is a solid pick. However, if high refresh rates for competitive gaming are more important and you are looking to save some money, the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) with its faster response is preferable, though it has a smaller screen and lower resolution which could limit productivity and media richness. Both monitors offer exceptional color quality for photo and video editing. Keep in mind, ghosting performance is poor on both, which may detract from fast-paced visual experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.8
10.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
10.0
9.8
3840 x 2160
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 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) | MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.2 % | 138 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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