MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 / ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50: 3CF4 · 9S6-3CF49T-001, black, 26.5-inch

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP: PG27AQDP · 26.5-inch WOLED, 2560 × 1440, 480 Hz; single model

SpecificationMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
Release year20252024
Release year2025 MSI—
Panel26.5-inch flat QD-OLED MSI26.5-inch WOLED; anti-glare surface

WOLED uses a white OLED layer with colour filters; each pixel makes its own light, so blacks switch fully off.

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Active area590.42 × 333.72 mm MSI—
Resolution and aspect ratio2560 × 1440; 16:9 MSI—
Refresh rateUp to 500 Hz MSIUp to 480 Hz

480 Hz improves motion clarity in fast games; reaching it also needs the graphics card to render close to 480 frames.

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Variable refresh range48–500 Hz MSI—
SynchronizationG-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro MSI—
Response timeClaimed 0.03 ms GtG; not input lag MSI0.03 ms (GtG)

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

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SDR brightness300 nits typical MSI—
HDR brightnessTrue Black 500: 515 nits at 10% APL; Peak 1000: 1000 nits typical at 3% APL MSI—
HDR certificationVESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 MSI—
Color depth10-bit; 1.07 billion colors MSI—
DCI-P3Claimed 99% coverage MSI—
SurfaceAnti-reflection coating MSI—
DisplayPort1 × DP 2.1a UHBR20 MSI—
HDMI2 × HDMI 2.1; 1440p 500 Hz support MSI—
USB-CDisplayPort Alt Mode and USB Power Delivery MSI—
USB hub2 × USB-A 5 Gbit/s; 1 × USB-B 5 Gbit/s upstream MSI—
KVMSwitch one keyboard/mouse between computers MSI—
Multiple sourcesPIP / PBP MSI—
HeadphonesHeadphone output MSI—
Panel careOLED Care 3.0; pixel shift and panel protection MSI—
Presence sensorAI Care Sensor; monitor or system control mode MSI—
Height110 mm adjustment MSI—
Tilt and rotation−5°–20° tilt; ±30° swivel, ±90° pivot MSI—
VESA100 × 100 mm MSI—
Dimensions with stand609.3 × 241.9 × 416.1 mm (W × D × H) MSI—
Net weight8.4 kg MSI—
PowerInternal power board; 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz MSI—
Resolution—2560 × 1440, 16:9 ASUS
Brightness and contrast—HDR peak 1,300 cd/m²; contrast 1,500,000:1 (typical)

The peak figure applies to a small part of the screen; ASUS notes that peak brightness may vary with colour pre-calibration.

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Colour—99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB; 10-bit; ΔE < 2

A colour pre-calibration report is included in the box.

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HDR and certifications—HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black ASUS
Variable refresh—VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz; AMD FreeSync Premium; G-SYNC Compatible

Variable refresh matches the monitor’s rate to the graphics card’s frame rate to prevent tearing.

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Video inputs—1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL)

DSC compresses the signal in a way considered visually lossless so that 1440p 480 Hz fits within DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth.

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Other connections—2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A hub, headphone jack; no speakers ASUS
Stand—Tilt +20°/−5°, swivel ±30°, pivot ±90°, height 0–110 mm; 100 × 100 VESA; 1/4-inch tripod socket ASUS
Power consumption—Under 27 W in use; under 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off ASUS
Size and weight—With stand 60.5 × 54.8 × 27.4 cm, 6.2 kg; without stand 60.5 × 35.1 × 5.0 cm, 3.5 kg

ASUS states the dimensions are estimates and may vary by region.

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Warranty—3 years, including OLED burn-in

Burn-in is when long-static images leave a mark on an OLED panel; the OLED Care features aim to reduce it.

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In the box—DisplayPort cable, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, USB 3.2 cable, power adapter, VESA mount kit, calibration report, ROG pouch ASUS