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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a superior gaming experience, especially in competitive gaming, and are interested in vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MPG 271QRX with its OLED technology and high refresh rate is a compelling choice. However, for productivity tasks and casual gaming with a wider, more immersive screen, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K can be more suitable, albeit at a higher price point. Keep in mind the ViewSonic has a higher resolution for extra workspace but doesn't match the MSI's performance in fast-paced games or color accuracy for photo editing. Consider what's most important for your use – high refresh rate and stunning colors, or more screen real estate and resolution for work and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (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
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $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 % | 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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