MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
MSI
85 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Professional
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 10.07 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
