MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black 2026
MSI
76 Overall Score
vs
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
LG
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Resolution 1
Refresh rate 2
Response time 1
Connectivity 1
Built in speakers 1
Vesa compatibility 1
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 2.99 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black 2026
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 26.5" Matte Black 2026
No current pricing available
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5"
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.
