MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026

MSI
93 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024

Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024

Dell
82 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026

92 out of 100 high confidence 45 reviews

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
👍 Refresh rate 12
👍 Color quality 10
👍 Contrast and blacks 6
🤔 Displayport version 5
🤔 Dsc requirement 4
👍 Build quality 3

Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024

78 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

The Alienware AW2724HF gaming monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its high 360Hz refresh rate, smooth gameplay, and solid build quality. However, several users report issues such as dead pixels, grainy picture quality, and a persistent "Can't connect to AWCC" notification that causes connectivity problems. While many praise its performance for competitive gaming, the lack of built-in speakers and some quality control concerns hold it back from a perfect score.

Pros
  • High 360Hz refresh rate
  • Smooth and fluid gameplay
  • Solid build quality
  • Good picture quality
  • Anti-glare screen
Cons
  • Persistent AWCC notification issues
  • Dead pixels on some units
  • Grainy picture quality
  • No built-in speakers
  • Connectivity problems with Bluetooth
👍 Refresh rate 6
👍 Build quality 4
🤔 Picture quality 5
👎 Dead pixels 2
👎 Awcc notification 1
👎 Connectivity issues 1

Scores

Professional
MSI
88
Dell
77
Creative
MSI
85
Dell
73
Gaming
MSI
84
Dell
76
Office
MSI
84
Dell
82
Entertainment
MSI
74
Dell
65
Portable
MSI
13
Dell
12

Specifications

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27"Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27"
Display
Size27"27"
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Panel TypeQD-OLED★IPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate500 Hz★360 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★0.5 ms
Adaptive SyncG-Sync Compatible★FreeSync Premium
Color & HDR
Brightness1000 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB99% sRGB
Color Depth10-bit★—
HDRDisplayHDR True Black 500HDR10
HDR SupportHDRHDR10★
Connectivity
HDMI Ports11
DisplayPort12★
USB-C1★—
Thunderbolt—0
Speakers✗✗
Headphone Jack✓★✗
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓✓
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓✓
Pivot✓✓
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✓★—
Power250W21W★
Weight8.16 kg6.55 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

Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024

  • Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile

Pricing

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026

Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27"

Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment