MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—10.0/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Best in Class—10.0/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.0/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class—9.8/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Best in Class—10.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class—10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Best in Class—9.5/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.6/10
For avid gamers valuing high-end performance, the MSI MAG 271QPX with its QD-OLED panel offers deep blacks and vibrant colors, enhancing both HDR gaming and media consumption. The fast refresh rate and quick response time are ideal for competitive gaming, ensuring smooth action without ghosting. It's also great for photo and video editing, thanks to its broad color gamut and excellent contrast. However, its matte finish and fair text quality may be less suited for office work that involves reading or writing detailed documents. It comes at an upper midrange price, so while it excels in visual performance, productivity tasks are not its strength. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Exceptional contrast and brightness
- Vibrant color accuracy and volume
- Suitable for HDR gaming
- High refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Wide color gamut for photo editing
Cons
- Higher price point
- Text clarity only fair
- Limited stand adjustability
- Possibility of burn-in over time with OLED
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:5.0
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Media Consumption:5.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Productivity:3.1
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $750 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138.4 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 9.5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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