LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B / MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B: 27-inch class (26.5-inch) QHD 480 Hz OLED

MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2: 26.5-inch flat MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, black (9S6-3CD89T). The original 360 Hz MAG 271QPX QD-OLED and the MPG 271QRX are different models.

SpecificationLG UltraGear 27GX790A-BMSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2
Release year20252024
Model27GX790A-B (US version 27GX790A-B.AUS)

LG’s US spec sheet carries a 2024 copyright; LG Brazil lists the model as a 2025 product.

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Panel26.5-inch (27-inch class) OLED, 16:9

The actual viewable diagonal is 26.5 inches.

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26.5-inch flat QD-OLED; 2560 × 1440 (WQHD), 16:9; anti-reflection surface

In QD-OLED, light from a blue OLED layer is converted to red and green by quantum dots; because each pixel emits its own light, blacks turn fully off.

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Resolution and pixel pitch2560 × 1440 (QHD); 0.2292 mm pixel pitch

QHD at 27 inches means lower pixel density than 4K; small text looks less crisp but high frame rates are easier to reach on the GPU.

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Refresh rate480 Hz

480 Hz means up to 480 frames per second; seeing that benefit requires the game and GPU to deliver close to 480 fps.

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240 Hz; Adaptive-Sync 48–240 Hz; 2560 × 1440 at 240 Hz over DisplayPort 1.4a, both HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C (DP Alt)

240 Hz shows 240 frames per second for smooth, clear motion in fast games, provided the graphics card can produce that frame rate. Adaptive-Sync matches the display’s refresh to the card’s frame rate to prevent tearing.

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Response time0.03 ms (GtG)

Grey-to-grey pixel transition time; it is not input lag.

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0.03 ms (GtG)

This is grey-to-grey transition time; OLED’s very fast transitions reduce motion blur, but it is not the same as total input lag.

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BrightnessTypical 275 cd/m² (min 250); HDR peak at 1.5% APL typical 1,300 cd/m² (min 1,040)

1,300 nits applies only to small highlights covering 1.5% of the screen; on a full white screen OLED automatic brightness limiting kicks in.

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Contrast1,500,000:1 (typical)

OLED pixels can switch fully off, so black level is near zero; LG’s page notes the figure is measured at 25% APL.

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ColourDCI-P3 98.5% (CIE 1976); 10-bit (1.07 billion colours)

The sheet lists a paper calibration report in the box.

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10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 99.1% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage (CIE 1976); ΔE ≤ 2

The wide gamut gives saturated colour in HDR and games; MSI states colour accuracy as ΔE ≤ 2.

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HDRHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

True Black is the VESA HDR tier for very low black-level displays such as OLED.

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Variable refreshVESA AdaptiveSync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Variable refresh matches the panel to the GPU frame rate to reduce tearing and stutter. LG’s page also lists VESA ClearMR 21000 certification.

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Screen surfaceAnti-glare, low-reflection front polariser LG—
Inputs2× HDMI (HDMI 2.1 FRL compliant); 1× DisplayPort 2.1

FRL is the high-bandwidth transfer mode of HDMI 2.1. There is no USB-C video input.

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2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3), 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 × USB-C (DP Alt, 15 W PD), headphone out

The HDMI 2.1 inputs support WQHD 240 Hz on consoles at 48 Gbps (Console Mode). USB-C with 15 W only charges small devices such as phones and is not enough to charge a laptop; the port runs at USB 2.0 speed and there is no separate USB hub.

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USB and audioUSB 3.0: 1 upstream, 2 downstream; 4-pole headphone out (sound + mic); DTS Headphone:X

No built-in speakers are listed.

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StandTilt -5°/15°; swivel -30°/30°; height 110 mm; clockwise pivot; VESA 100 × 100

It has a tool-free 1Click stand mount and hexagonal RGB lighting on the back.

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PowerExternal adapter, 100–240 V; under 0.5 W in sleep, under 0.3 W off

The sheet does not list typical power consumption.

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Burn-in careOLED Care

LG says the feature helps prevent burn-in from static high-contrast images left on screen for long periods but may not prevent all image retention.

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Size and weightWith stand 23.8 × 22.8 × 9.8 in (raised), 20.5 lb; without stand 23.8 × 13.8 × 1.8 in, 11.2 lb

About 9.3 kg with stand, about 5.1 kg without.

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609 × 242 × 416 mm with stand; 609 × 72 × 362 mm without; 5.3 kg without stand MSI
In the boxPower cord, DisplayPort 2.1 cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, USB A-to-B cable, paper calibration report LGDisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, power cord, quick guide MSI
Brightness and HDR—SDR 250 nits (typical); HDR 450 nits at 10% window and 1000 nits peak at 3% window; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

OLED brightness falls as the lit area grows; 1000 nits appears only in very small bright highlights. True Black 400 certifies deep blacks with at least 400 nits HDR performance.

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Contrast and viewing angle—1,500,000:1 (typical); 178° / 178° MSI
PiP / PbP—Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture support

Shows two sources at once: in PiP one is a small window, in PbP the two sit side by side.

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OLED care and cooling—MSI OLED Care 2.0; fanless design with graphene film and custom heatsink

OLED Care includes protection functions that reduce the risk of static images leaving marks (burn-in). With no fan, it makes no noise while running.

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Stand and mounting—Tilt -5°/20°, swivel ±30°, height 0–110 mm, pivot ±90°; VESA 100 × 100 mm MSI
Warranty—3 years including OLED burn-in

Terms may vary by country.

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Power consumption—40 kWh/1000 h in on mode; standby 0.5 W; off 0.3 W; energy class G MSI