MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
Dell S3425DW 34" White
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 S3425DW 34" White
Users are overwhelmingly delighted with this Dell monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, ease of setup, and versatile USB-C hub functionality that allows charging and peripherals through a single cable. The 34" curved display is well-suited for both productivity and gaming, though a few noted sensitivity with the USB-C connection. Overall, this monitor is considered a great value and a top choice for Mac users.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup and packaging
- USB-C hub with charging
- Large 34" curved display
- Great value for money
Cons
- USB-C connection sensitive
- No HDMI cable included
- No built-in camera
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | Dell S3425DW 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB | 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR500 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| 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★ | — |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 9.38 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 S3425DW 34" White
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Dell S3425DW 34" White offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
