MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B 34" Black
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
LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B 34" Black
The LG 34GX900A-B Ultra Gear OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate. Users praise the immersive 800R curve, excellent connectivity including USB-C, and its dual suitability for gaming and productivity. However, a few verified buyers report defects like dead pixels, vertical lines, or burn-in out of the box, which significantly mar the experience for those units. Overall, most find it a worthwhile premium investment, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate
- Immersive 800R curve
- Excellent USB-C connectivity
Cons
- Defects like dead pixels out of box
- Vertical lines or burn-in on some units
- Aggressive curve may take adjustment
- High price point
- Colors too vivid out of box for some
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 275 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | DCI-P3 98.5% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 250W | 45W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 10.39 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B 34" Black
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B 34" Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.