MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
MSI
93 Overall Score
vs
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
ViewSonic
40 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
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
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Scores
Professional
Creative
Gaming
Office
Portable
Entertainment
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | ViewSonic VG1655 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 14 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 16.2 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 250W | 8W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg | 0.82 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
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average color (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th percentile)
Pricing
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 20260.006score per dollar
vs
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 20200.008score per dollar
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27"
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
