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MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" Metallic Black - RGB 2026
The 500Hz QD-OLED panel with a 0.03ms response time delivers exceptionally sharp motion clarity for competitive play. Its EOTF Boost HDR mode pushes luminance beyond the typical Peak 1000 nits setting, while the 1.5ms input lag ensures near-instantaneous on-screen reaction. This monitor is best for esports competitors who demand the highest possible refresh rate without sacrificing true black levels or color accuracy.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel OLED
Refresh 500 Hz
response time ms 0.029999999329447746
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR True Black 500
92 Overall Score
Price $657
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong color (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
What owners think
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92/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98%ADOBE RGB / 99% DCI-P3 /138% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 250 |
| Weight | 8.2 kg / 18.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 500 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 27" | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 86.7 | 95.8 | 99.9 | 69.4 | 83.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 81.3 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 97.3 | 95.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.9 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.8 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 82.3 | 68.5 | 99 | 86.7 | 58.5 | 98.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Amazon 1 offer From $800
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