MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 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
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
The Alienware AW2725DM is a highly praised gaming monitor, with users highlighting its sharp QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant IPS panel. It is considered a great upgrade from older monitors, especially for competitive gaming and PS5 use, though some note minor drawbacks like edge bleed and dim HDR. Overall, it offers excellent value for its price, with strong build quality and convenient features like a joystick menu.
Pros
- Sharp QHD resolution
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant IPS panel
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Edge bleed on some units
- HDR too dim on PS5
- ALLM not working with PS5 Pro
- No internal speakers
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR500 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| 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 | 25W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg | 6.57 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
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
