MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
86 Overall Score
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
BenQ
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
92 out of 100 high confidence 42 reviews
The BenQ MA270U is overwhelmingly praised by Mac users for its exceptional color accuracy and sharpness, which closely matches Apple's Retina display. Reviewers highlight the easy USB-C connectivity, matte finish that reduces glare, and the value it offers at a fraction of the cost of Apple's own monitor. A few users note the premium price, but most agree it is worth the investment for a high-quality external display.
Pros
- Exceptional color accuracy and sharpness
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Matte finish reduces glare
- Great value compared to Apple monitor
- Simple and quick setup
Cons
- Premium price point
- No built-in webcam
- Requires AC power, not USB-powered
- No built-in speakers mentioned by some
Color accuracy 8
Mac compatibility 12
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 7
Build quality 5
Price 4
Scores
Gaming
Professional
Office
Entertainment
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 40W★ |
| Weight | 10.07 kg | 8.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 20240.050score per dollar
vs
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 20240.126score per dollar
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" wins 5 specs while BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" wins 7.
