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Updated April 23, 2024·
If cost is a concern and you mainly do digital photo editing, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD is a solid choice; however, it's not the best for HDR gaming or media. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in top-notch contrast and HDR performance for gaming and media consumption, the ViewSonic XG272 with its superior OLED panel might be worth the premium. It's also better for those who value image clarity and maximum smoothness in fast-paced games due to its higher refresh rate capability, though at a higher price point. Both monitors share similar resolution and size, but for gaming and visual quality, the ViewSonic stands out, while the MSI holds its ground in photo editing tasks and offers good value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
390 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
390 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$436
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) has a price of $436 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$436 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.8 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.1 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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