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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger screen and an ultrawide aspect for immersive gaming and multimedia experiences, the Acer Predator X45 might be the right choice despite its higher cost. However, if you're looking for a monitor that excels in competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate and want a high-quality display for digital photo and video editing without spending as much, the MSI MPG 271QRX is a compelling option. Keep in mind that while the Acer has a curved screen which enhances gaming and viewing experiences, the MSI offers sharper text quality, which could be better for everyday productivity. Both monitors offer superb color and contrast performance, suitable for vibrant HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
  • The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class refresh rate
  • Good image clarity
  • Best in class color volume

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

6.4
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
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 Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair.

Productivity

4.0
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

7.1
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
9.8
3440 x 1440
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 MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.

Cost

$1,200
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
$800
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.8
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
10.0
3440 x 1440
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
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
MPG 271QRX
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$800
Screen Size
45"27"
Resolution
3440 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz360Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown138 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.01 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz48 - 360 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/109.5/10
Ghosting Score
10/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
83 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
3.8/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
4.9/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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