MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
This ASUS 34" curved ultrawide monitor, frequently purchased as a renewed unit, receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, brightness, and value for money, especially for gaming and productivity like coding or photo work. However, several reviews note potential pitfalls, including dead pixels on arrival, noticeable backlight flickering in dark scenes, and G-SYNC compatibility issues. While the majority find it a great deal for the price, the reported defects and refurbished quality inconsistencies are significant concerns for some buyers.
Pros
- excellent picture quality and brightness
- great value for the price
- good for gaming and productivity
- adjustable stand
- decent colors out of the box
Cons
- dead pixels on arrival possible
- backlight flicker in dark scenes
- G-SYNC compatibility issues
- built-in speakers are poor
- feels slightly cheap in build
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 550 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 250W★ | — |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 9.01 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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.