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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate and excellent response time for competitive gaming and are also looking for vivid color performance for HDR gaming and media consumption at an upper midrange price, the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is a strong choice. However, be aware its smaller screen and lower resolution might limit your productivity and immersion compared to larger monitors. On the other hand, the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) provides a more expansive and immersive display ideal for productivity and media consumption due to its larger size and higher resolution, but this comes at a premium price and with a lower refresh rate, which is less optimal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$800
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 138 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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