MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
The 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time on this 26.5-inch QD-OLED panel deliver motion clarity that eliminates blur in fast-paced matches. Its 99% DCI-P3 color coverage and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification provide deep contrast and vivid accuracy rarely found at this speed. This monitor is best for competitive esports players who demand the highest frame-rate fluidity without sacrificing 1440p image quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong color (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 138% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 4.8 kg / 10.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 500 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | 87.6 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.9 | 82 | 76.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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