MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2025
MSI
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 88% Adobe RGB, 93% DCI-P3, 131% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-Bit+FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.98 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2025
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.