Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
The Samsung 32" 4K monitor receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent image quality, crisp display, and great value for the price, there are significant concerns about quality control, with reports of dead pixels, dents, and audio issues. Some users note that the monitor requires manual adjustment of settings to look its best and may not work well with Macs. The build quality is criticized as cheap by some, and the power connector is reported to be loose.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Crisp 4K display
- Great value for the price
- Easy to assemble
- Good size for small desks
Cons
- Quality control issues
- Dead pixels reported
- Dents on arrival
- Audio problems
- Poor Mac compatibility
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the 240Hz refresh rate and fast response time as ideal for gaming, and many appreciate the included OLED Care features and 3-year burn-in warranty. A few minor concerns include a glossy screen that may not suit everyone and one report of a dead pixel, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and vibrancy
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- 240Hz refresh rate with fast response time
- Great HDR performance
- OLED Care features reduce burn-in risk
Cons
- Glossy screen may cause reflections
- One report of a dead pixel
- Brightness may be too high for some
- Firmware update requires DisplayPort cable
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 270 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 59W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.26 kg★ | 8.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
