MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
HP Series 5 524sa 24" White / Silver 2024
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
HP Series 5 524sa 24" White / Silver 2024
The HP monitor receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its excellent visual quality and comfortable viewing experience, while others report severe stability issues with the stand and defective speakers. A major complaint involves HP's poor customer service, with one user describing an extremely frustrating experience with AI support and unhelpful representatives. Overall, the product has both strong advocates and deeply dissatisfied customers.
Pros
- Excellent visual quality
- Comfortable viewing experience
- No eye strain
- Great design on desk
Cons
- Poor customer service
- Defective speakers
- Unstable stand
- Frustrating AI support
- Difficult to reach human support
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | HP Series 5 524sa 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 16.7M |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | No |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 250W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.16 kg | 2.50 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
HP Series 5 524sa 24" White / Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.