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Updated April 22, 2024·
The MSI MPG 491CQP, with its larger screen and higher resolution, better suits immersive gaming and multitasking, offering a wide field of view but less clarity for text due to lower pixels per inch. Meanwhile, the ViewSonic VX2776, being a smaller and more affordable option, is still excellent for gaming with its high refresh rate but could fall short for those seeking extensive screen space. Both monitors offer OLED technology for rich colors and deep blacks; however, the ViewSonic's color accuracy is not ideal for professional HDR video editing. If cost is less of a concern and you prioritize an expansive display for a panoramic gaming experience or wide workspace, the MSI is suitable. If you prefer a balance between performance and cost for mainly gaming and general use, the ViewSonic could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.5
9.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,100
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 450 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 | 146 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 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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