MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
Dell UltraSharp U4924DW 49" Black/Silver 2024
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
Dell UltraSharp U4924DW 49" Black/Silver 2024
The Dell UltraSharp U4924DW 49" curved monitor is widely praised for its massive screen real estate, excellent picture quality, and productivity boost, especially for professionals like videographers and architects. Users love the ability to replace multiple monitors and appreciate the built-in KVM and split-screen features, though some find the KVM slow and the orientation settings frustrating. A few reviewers note the stand is too low for tall users and that the monitor lacks HDR support, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Massive screen real estate
- Excellent picture quality
- Great for productivity and multitasking
- Built-in KVM switch
- Split-screen and partition modes
Cons
- KVM switch is slow
- Orientation settings not remembered
- Auto Select for USB-C doesn't work as expected
- Stand too low for tall users
- No HDR support
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | Dell UltraSharp U4924DW 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 3,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 100% Rec. 709, 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | No |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100, 200x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 250W★ | 290W |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 16.30 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
Dell UltraSharp U4924DW 49" Black/Silver 2024
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
