Compare MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV vs LG 24GS65F-B

Assembly and basic joystick access are approachable, but the sluggish on-screen menu and awkward adjustments make frequent tweaking tedious.

Simple controls, automated input changes, and desktop adjustment software make the monitor straightforward to use day to day.

Deep VA blacks are among the monitor's strongest attractions, with higher local-dimming settings approaching near-black backgrounds. More aggressive settings can also suppress small bright details.

Black levels lack depth, and IPS glow is noticeable in darkness. Raising shadow detail with the game controls can make blacks look even grayer.

Dark-screen bleed is barely perceptible in ordinary viewing, though complicated local-dimming patterns can trigger stray illumination.

One tested panel showed obvious backlight bleed and pronounced IPS glow, especially in dark scenes. Individual units may vary.

Lush color, deep blacks and bright HDR effects deliver a particularly immersive experience for story-driven and solo games.

Single-player games are playable, but dark or cinematic scenes lack the deep blacks and contrast needed for dramatic atmosphere.

Variable-refresh flicker ranges from barely detectable in some tests to quite distracting in dark scenes or loading screens, depending on conditions.

Variable-refresh testing found almost no noticeable flicker, even when frame rates changed markedly.

Viewing angles are a clear VA limitation, with color and brightness shifts from the sides; some users find them tolerable at normal distances.

The IPS image holds up well when viewed from an angle. That helps when the screen is rotated or used off-center.

Most impressions are positive, especially at lower prices and in bright rooms; a more critical assessment objects to firmware assumptions, OSD polish and regional pricing.

A detailed tester found the overall package less impressive than expected: its responsiveness is appealing, but picture quality and omissions prevent it standing out.

Quantum dots produce an exceptionally broad color range, with vivid HDR colors and useful Adobe RGB/P3 coverage for appropriate content.

Color coverage is satisfactory for games and routine SDR work but limited for demanding Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 editing. Unrestricted color output can also appear oversaturated.

Standard RGB subpixels and QHD density produce clear text and defined game detail at normal seating distances.

Text and images are acceptably clean at normal 24-inch viewing distance. Higher-resolution monitors provide finer detail and more working space.

PS5 and Xbox benefit from HDMI 2.1, VRR and 120Hz support, including scaled 4K input in Console Mode. Dolby Vision and some less common 4K video cadences are unavailable.

The monitor can accept common 1080p console signals, including 120Hz, but lacks some console-oriented VRR and ALLM behavior. It is a better choice for PC-only than console-only gaming.

A Mac mini successfully recognized the display and applied a color profile, complementing its broader PC and console support.

A gaming PC and a second HDMI device can coexist on the two video inputs. That basic compatibility is offset by the lack of modern docking ports.

Highlights can look exceptionally bright and punchy, but aggressive dimming can suppress small highlights while some tone curves blow out fine bright details.

HDR brightness barely rises over SDR, so highlights never gain the punch expected of true HDR.

A 27-inch 2560×1440 screen balances sharpness, desktop room and gaming performance nicely, but cannot match native 4K fine detail.

Full HD looks reasonably crisp on a 23.8-inch screen and is easy to drive at high frame rates. It cannot match 1440p for dense text or detailed desktop work.

Black smearing during dark transitions remains the clearest motion drawback, despite being reasonably controlled for a VA panel in some tests.

Ghost trails are minor in sensible Normal and Fast modes. The most aggressive setting introduces inverse ghosting that makes motion look worse.

The Fast setting is the most reliable compromise between blur and overshoot, while Fastest can introduce obvious artifacts.

The Fast overdrive setting offers the most sensible balance of speed and visual quality. Faster may measure quicker but produces obvious overshoot and distracting halos.

Genre presets are plentiful, but many change little and Premium Color can look excessively saturated. User mode is a safer starting point for natural color.

Several game presets and overlays are available, but the default Game 1 mode is generally the safest for faithful colors. FPS-oriented modes can sacrifice accuracy for brighter shadows.

The box contains the essentials, including a DisplayPort cable and mounting hardware, without much extra.

The included HDMI and DisplayPort cables can simplify initial setup, though package listings differ by retailer.

The conventional RGB LCD pixel layout keeps text crisp without the fringe concerns sometimes associated with OLED subpixels.

A conventional RGB subpixel layout delivers clean, readable text rather than the fringing associated with some unusual panel layouts.

Most transitions are reasonably quick, yet dark transitions and imperfect 300Hz compliance lag behind the best fast IPS displays.

Pixel response remains consistent across refresh rates, and a moderate overdrive setting performs well. Some motion blur remains, and the maximum setting creates visible artifacts.

Inputs feel very responsive with little visible delay, which helps both fast shooters and general gaming.

Low-to-moderate input lag makes control responses feel quick, particularly in PC games. It performs well for the price without leading the fastest segment.

The 300Hz ceiling adds fluidity, but black trails and pixel transitions that cannot fully keep pace prevent uniformly crisp motion.

Fast-moving games look fluid at 180Hz, but fine motion detail is not as clean as on stronger esports displays. Motion blur and overdrive artifacts limit the best-case image.

The 300Hz refresh rate is a standout advantage over many budget Mini-LED rivals, especially for high-frame-rate PC gaming.

A 180Hz refresh rate makes camera movement, aiming, and scrolling noticeably smoother than ordinary 60Hz screens. Faster 240Hz and 280Hz alternatives exist.

The wide Adobe RGB coverage is useful for photography, but color precision benefits from calibration and turning off local dimming.

Casual photos look acceptable, but oversaturation, basic resolution, and restricted color gamut limit precise editing.

Screen brightness is impressively even, with minimal patchiness or edge darkening in ordinary use.

Color and brightness remain fairly even across the panel, with only small corner variations in one detailed test.

Height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments are smooth and generous, making the included stand a practical strength.

Height adjustment, tilt, and portrait rotation are exceptional conveniences for an inexpensive gaming monitor. The stand gives much more flexibility than tilt-only rivals.

The base feels stable to one tester, though another observed mild screen wobble when pressing the controls.

The substantial stand base holds the panel firmly in place despite its adjustable height and orientation.

Standard 100×100 VESA support makes it easy to use a monitor arm instead of the included stand.

A standard 100×100mm VESA mount makes the monitor easy to pair with an arm or wall bracket.

VRR is supported over HDMI and DisplayPort and generally functions well, but fluctuating frame rates can trigger dark-scene flicker.

Support for both major graphics-card VRR ecosystems makes synchronization flexible. Its stable operation reduces tearing even as frame rates fluctuate.

No USB data hub is built in, limiting peripheral connection and laptop versatility.

There is no USB hub, so keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals need connections elsewhere. Rivals offer more convenience here.

Rapid VA provides much better native contrast than typical IPS but sacrifices off-axis consistency and clean dark-pixel transitions.

The IPS panel offers pleasing viewing angles and responsive gaming, although its native contrast is modest.

The matte coating copes well with typical room glare and bright conditions, though directly facing a strong light source can still be troublesome.

The matte surface does a good job dispersing indoor lighting and reflections, although a very bright window can still defeat the display.

300Hz, HDMI 2.1 and low lag make fast competitive play appealing. Dark smearing, imperfect pixel compliance and limited strobing keep it from being the cleanest esports option.

Fast refresh, low input lag, and usable motion tuning make this a capable affordable esports screen. Higher-refresh rivals are better for the most demanding competitive players.

Two HDMI 2.1 inputs and DisplayPort cover video needs, but no USB-C data, USB-A ports or KVM makes the connections sparse for a versatile workstation.

One HDMI, one DisplayPort, and a headphone jack cover basic gaming. Missing USB-C and USB ports reduce versatility.

MPRT makes tracked motion sharper but locks brightness, disables VRR and may introduce discomfort or strobe artifacts. It is a situational option rather than an unrestricted upgrade.

No backlight strobing option is provided, so it cannot use that technique to sharpen fast motion. Faster alternatives offer it.

QHD is less demanding than 4K, but actually taking advantage of 300Hz in fast games still requires strong enough PC hardware and settings.

1080p takes less GPU power and video bandwidth than 1440p, which helps reach high refresh rates. The full benefit still requires sufficiently high game frame rates.

A 300Hz QHD image with low latency, HDMI 2.1 and rich HDR makes this an attractive gaming display, provided the player accepts some VA artifacts.

1080p PC gaming is the sweet spot: a high refresh rate, variable sync, and responsive controls provide a solid experience at modest cost.

There are no built-in speakers, so standalone console or movie setups need headphones or external audio.

No built-in speakers means audio requires headphones or external speakers.

Missing companion OSD software disappoints those who want to change settings from a PC instead of navigating the monitor's slower menus.

Desktop control software allows picture adjustments without reaching for the monitor buttons, a useful everyday convenience.

Multiple color-space modes and user adjustments offer useful flexibility, but HDR white balance is locked and some preset calibrations are inaccurate.

RGB controls and an ICC profile can correct the oversaturated factory image to a much more accurate SDR picture. Getting there requires adjustment.

HDR tone tracking is acceptable in some modes but can lift midtones, shift color temperature or clip bright detail depending on the scene.

HDR tone mapping brightens portions of the image but fails to stay faithful to the intended luminance.

The bright Mini-LED backlight brings genuine high-impact HDR well beyond ordinary LCD monitors, though accuracy and dimming behavior vary with content and setup.

HDR support adds little real impact: modest brightness, poor blacks, and no local dimming prevent dramatic highlights. SDR is the better-looking mode.

Exceptionally high native VA contrast and a 1,152-zone backlight produce powerful separation between dark and bright content. The benefit is greatest with more aggressive local dimming.

Native IPS contrast is weak, leaving dark scenes washed out. Black Stabilizer can reveal targets but further reduces image depth.

Menu categories are understandable, but the interface responds slowly and shortcut customization is limited, making repeated image adjustments frustrating.

The menu is easy to navigate, and shortcut access makes preferred settings convenient. Getting a useful SDR preset takes only a few adjustments.

The dense backlight substantially improves blacks and HDR contrast, but stronger dimming can alter colors, darken small objects and create uneven brightness transitions.

There is no useful local dimming to boost contrast or create strong HDR highlights. That leaves dark HDR scenes looking flat.

Excellent contrast, wide color and spectacular brightness deliver an impressive image for the segment. HDR accuracy and small-highlight behavior are less polished than the headline numbers suggest.

Basic SDR gaming looks serviceable, but weak contrast and disappointing HDR prevent the picture from feeling premium.

DisplayPort 1.4 can drive the native 300Hz mode and supports firmware updates, though it lacks the bandwidth headroom of newer versions.

DisplayPort can deliver the full 1080p high-refresh signal and is the preferred connection for a gaming PC.

Exceptionally bright SDR and HDR output is a defining strength; test conditions and dimming settings affect how much of the advertised peak you see in real content.

The panel is bright enough for most indoor desks, with one test finding stronger-than-average SDR output. Direct sunlight can still overpower it.

Night Vision can make dark environments easier to inspect, but its basic shadow adjustment trails better-tuned rival solutions.

Black Stabilizer makes opponents in shadows easier to see without an overly aggressive effect. The tradeoff is grayer blacks and weaker contrast.

Color accuracy is best with the appropriate User or calibrated gamut modes. Default saturation, warmer sRGB settings on some units and unstable colors with local dimming make precision more complicated.

Factory color is contentious: instrumented tests found oversaturation and poor accuracy without an sRGB clamp, while another account described natural-looking colors. Calibration dramatically improves the result.

Adaptive Sync works smoothly for some gamers across a broad refresh range. Dark, fluctuating frame rates can still cause flicker, making the experience more conditional than the spec sheet suggests.

FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility keep gameplay smooth when frame rates vary. Testing also found little visible flicker during adaptive refresh.

Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 connections improve high-refresh PC and modern console flexibility, including scaled 4K120 input.

The absence of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth limits its usefulness for buyers seeking premium console connections.

Its HDR hardware and 300Hz performance can be excellent value at discounted prices, but some local prices exceed what rivals justify.

Its 180Hz IPS panel and adjustable stand make a convincing inexpensive package. Value becomes less compelling when its price approaches faster competitors.

Tool-free stand assembly is simple and quick, and basic positioning is straightforward.

Assembly is simple: attach the stand, connect power, and plug in a video cable. There is little setup friction.

Restrained black styling looks pleasant without a flashy gaming theme, although the protruding central logo section is less elegant.

Thin bezels and restrained black styling keep the display unobtrusive on a desk. The rear-facing port arrangement also appeals to one hands-on tester.

The 27-inch size is seen as a comfortable match for QHD gaming and desktop use.

The compact 24-inch class fits gaming and study desks without demanding the room of a larger display.

Flicker-free standard backlighting and blue-light filtering provide welcome comfort options. Optional MPRT strobing is a separate feature with possible flicker or strain.

Reader Mode and flicker-reduction options add comfort-oriented choices for long gaming and study sessions.

Gamma is generally reasonable with local dimming off, but darker scenes and aggressive dimming can shift it enough to affect accuracy.

Factory gamma is inconsistent in one detailed test; selecting the recommended mode and calibrating can bring SDR tracking nearer the standard.

Standard 100×100 mounting makes third-party monitor arms practical, and fitting an Ergotron arm was straightforward.

Haloing is noticeably less pronounced than on some IPS Mini-LED monitors, especially in easier scenes, but bright objects and complex patterns can still produce visible glow.

The LCD panel avoids the static-image burn-in worries associated with OLED use, which is reassuring for a work-and-gaming desktop.

A stand cable clip helps tidy wires, although the external power adapter adds another brick to manage.

The small screen works well on a compact study or gaming desk, with adjustable positioning adding practical flexibility.

Firmware updating over DisplayPort is reported as straightforward and useful. One earlier assessment incorrectly believed updates were unavailable, so the experiences are inconsistent.

A crosshair, frame-rate counter, and Black Stabilizer are useful gaming extras, although the overall feature selection remains basic.

Console Mode accepts 4K input and downscales it to the 1440p panel, helping compatibility with current consoles.

An external power brick adds cable clutter compared with a neatly integrated power supply.

Sturdy protective inserts secure the screen well, even if the outer packaging is fairly plain.

Pixel density is serviceable for Full HD at 24 inches, though fine details look noticeably less defined than on QHD or 4K.

An energy-saving function is a useful modest convenience for keeping everyday consumption in check.

The understated design is acceptable, but extensive plastic construction falls short of a premium finish.

It can handle both work documents and gaming without OLED static-image anxiety, although limited USB features and local dimming issues reduce flexibility.

The matte surface keeps text clear and softens reflections, though it is less pristine than glossy glass and can show subtle off-axis tint.

The absence of USB-C input also rules out power delivery, leaving laptop charging to a separate adapter.

Missing support for some 4K 24Hz and 50Hz signals may limit video playback from certain console sources.

Mini-LED brightness remains strong across larger HDR scenes rather than dimming as aggressively as the OLED displays used for comparison.

There is no built-in KVM, so switching USB accessories between computers needs a separate solution.

PIP and PBP can display multiple video sources and help with screen sharing, but they cannot replace USB switching or docking.

The construction feels more plasticky than its price might suggest, even though the overall appearance is tidy.

Xbox users must rely on supported HDR10 modes rather than Dolby Vision.

The three-year manufacturer warranty is regarded as a reassuring advantage for this class.

HDR brightness can be changed manually, but adjustment cannot overcome the panel’s modest HDR range.