ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG / MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG: XG27UCDMG · 26.5-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED: MPG 491CQP QD-OLED, 49-inch 32:9 curved monitor. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 of the same size and MSI’s other 49-inch models are separate.

SpecificationASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMGMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
Release year20252024
Panel26.5-inch (27-inch class) QD-OLED, 16:9, anti-reflection surface

QD-OLED pairs self-emitting pixels with a quantum-dot colour layer; each pixel switches off individually, so blacks are fully dark.

ASUS		49-inch QD-OLED; 5120 × 1440 (DQHD), 32:9; 1800R curve

The 32:9 ratio gives a workspace equivalent to two 27-inch 1440p monitors side by side. The 1800R curve keeps the edges closer to the eyes.

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Resolution and refresh3840 × 2160, 240 Hz

The 4K 240 Hz signal travels over DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC compression, or over HDMI 2.1 depending on graphics-card support.

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Response time0.03 ms (GtG)

This is the grey-to-grey pixel transition time, not total input lag.

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Brightness1000 cd/m² HDR peak

ASUS notes peak brightness may vary with colour pre-calibration; the peak is reached on a small screen area.

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Contrast1,500,000:1 (typical) ASUS—
Colour99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB; ΔE < 2; 10-bit

Factory calibration (ΔE < 2) means colours are set close enough to target that differences are hard to see.

ASUS		99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB, 98% Adobe RGB; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours) MSI
HDRHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black ASUS—
Inputs1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC); 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90 W power)

The USB-C input takes video from a laptop and charges it at up to 90 W over one cable. HDMI 2.1 suits consoles at 4K 120 Hz.

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USB hub and audio3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; headphone jack ASUS—
Variable refreshFreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible; VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240 Hz

Variable refresh matches the screen's rate to the graphics card's frame rate, reducing tearing and stutter.

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FeaturesASUS OLED Care, KVM switch, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Neo Proximity Sensor, flicker-free

KVM shares a keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor between two computers. The proximity sensor dims the screen when the user leaves to reduce OLED wear.

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Power consumption< 80 W; < 0.5 W in power saving; < 0.3 W off; 100–240 V ASUS—
StandTilt +20°/−5°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, 0–120 mm height; VESA 100 × 100; 1/4-inch tripod socket

The tripod socket lets a camera or light be mounted on the stand.

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Dimensions and weightWith stand 61.30 × 50.94 × 16.87 cm, 7.44 kg; without stand 61.03 × 36.92 × 6.65 cm, 5.0 kg ASUS—
Warranty3 years (including panel burn-in)

Warranty terms may vary by country.

ASUS		3 years, including panel burn-in

Static images left on an OLED panel for long periods can leave permanent marks; MSI covers this risk under warranty.

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In the boxDisplayPort, Ultra High Speed HDMI, USB 3.2 and USB-C cables; power cord; VESA mount kit; microfibre cloth ASUS—
Refresh and response—144 Hz (adaptive range 48–144 Hz); 0.03 ms (GtG)

Adaptive sync prevents tearing while the frame rate stays between 48 and 144. Reaching 144 fps at full resolution needs a very powerful graphics card.

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Brightness and contrast—Typical SDR 250 nits; 1,500,000:1; DisplayHDR True Black 400

True Black 400 is the OLED-class certification for very low black level and 400-nit HDR brightness.

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Adaptive sync—AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

The Premium Pro tier includes low frame rate compensation and low-latency tone mapping in HDR.

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Connections—1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90 W PD); 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A; 1 × USB 2.0 Type-B; headphone out

USB-C takes video from a laptop over one cable and charges it at up to 90 W. The USB ports run at USB 2.0 speed; there are no built-in speakers.

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Multi-view—PiP / PbP

PbP splits the 49-inch screen side by side between two sources to show two computers at once; PiP shows one source in a small window over the other.

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Surface—Anti-reflection coating MSI
Stand and mounting—Tilt –5° to 20°; swivel –30° to 30°; height 0–100 mm; VESA 100 × 100 MSI
Size and weight—With stand 1195 × 328 × 410 mm; without stand 1195 × 190 × 372 mm; net 10.3 kg MSI