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MSI MPG MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 26.5" Metallic Black 2026
With a blistering 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time on a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, this monitor delivers unmatched motion clarity for competitive 1440p gaming. Its DisplayPort 2.1a with 80Gbps bandwidth ensures uncompressed visuals, while AI-powered OLED Care 3.0 and a 3-year burn-in warranty protect your investment. Best for elite esports players who demand the fastest speeds and buttery-smooth motion at high resolution.
Screen 27
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel QD-OLED
Refresh 500 Hz
response time ms 0.029999999329447746
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR True Black 500
88 Overall Score
Price $700
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong color (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 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 MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120x2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 500 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MPG MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 26.5" | 87.8 | 63.8 | 76.4 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 99.9 | 67.7 | 97.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 96.8 | 91 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.8 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.2 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.5 | 73.8 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 87.9 | 99.2 | 95.6 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.3 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 95.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.8 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 98 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $700
Best Buy 2 offers From $700
Newegg 2 offers From $700
Amazon 1 offers From $800
B&H Photo 1 offers From $800
Price History
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