MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5" Metallic Black 2026
MSI
93 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5" | 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 | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 / 138% sRGB (CIE1976) | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | 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 | 7.98 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %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 MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5" Metallic Black 20260.143score per dollar
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 20260.031score per dollar
MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5" Metallic Black 2026 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 26.5"
Scores 93 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
