MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 27" Matte Black
MSI
71 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 2.99 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 27" Matte Black
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 27" Matte Black0.122score per dollar
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
MSI PRO MAX 271UPX12G 27" Matte Black offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 28 specs.
