MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
Dell UltraSharp U3425WE 34.1" Black/Silver 2023
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 U3425WE 34.1" Black/Silver 2023
The Dell U3425WE is widely praised as an excellent productivity monitor, especially for coding, spreadsheets, and multitasking with its ultrawide curved screen and built-in KVM/USB hub. Users love the single-cable setup for laptops, good color accuracy, and solid build quality. However, a significant verified complaint highlights severe pixelation in Picture-by-Picture mode, making it unusable for that specific use case. A few also note the resolution is not true 5K as some advertising might imply, but most find the 3440x1440 resolution sharp enough for daily work.
Pros
- Excellent productivity and multitasking
- Built-in KVM switch and USB hub
- Single-cable laptop connection
- Good color accuracy and brightness
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Severe pixelation in Picture-by-Picture mode
- Not true 5K resolution (3440x1440)
- Bulky and not flashy design
- Speakers only decent for daily use
- Slightly smaller split windows than dual monitors
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE 34.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34.1" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,900 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 98% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 250W | 32W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 10.81 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 U3425WE 34.1" Black/Silver 2023
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.
