MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
Samsung ViewFinity S70D 37" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
This 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor is overwhelmingly praised for its incredible speed, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, with many calling it a massive upgrade from IPS panels. Users highlight the DisplayPort 2.1, no-DSC capability, and useful features like KVM and USB-C power delivery. The only minor complaints are a stiff DisplayPort cable and some confusion about DP version and DSC requirements, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- 500Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant QD-OLED colors
- Deep blacks and contrast
- DisplayPort 2.1 support
- No DSC required
Cons
- Stiff DisplayPort cable
- Confusion about DP version
- DSC required for 500Hz
- No built-in speakers mentioned
Samsung ViewFinity S70D 37" Black 2025
The Samsung 37" ViewFinity S7 S70D 4K monitor receives generally positive feedback for its large screen size, crisp 4K resolution, and excellent value. Users appreciate it for productivity tasks like video editing and music production, noting easy setup and good brightness. However, several verified reviews report significant backlight bleeding, clouding, and poor uniformity for dark content, plus limited connectivity and a lack of height adjustment. A few also experienced compatibility issues with Macs and text artifacting at 4K.
Pros
- large 37" screen real estate
- crisp 4K resolution
- excellent value for money
- bright and clear display
- easy setup and assembly
Cons
- severe backlight bleeding and clouding
- poor uniformity for dark content
- limited to one HDMI port
- no height adjustment built-in
- compatibility issues with Mac systems
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | Samsung ViewFinity S70D 37" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 37" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 250W | 110W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg | 3.70 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Samsung ViewFinity S70D 37" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026 offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.