MSI Modern MD272UPSW 27" White 2025
MSI
66 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 Modern MD272UPSW 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 94% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 85W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.30 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI Modern MD272UPSW 27" White 2025
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %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 Modern MD272UPSW 27" White 20250.237score per dollar
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
MSI Modern MD272UPSW 27" White 2025 offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
