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MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED

The MPG 272URX is MSI’s 26.5-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. It offers 0.03 ms GtG response, DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit colour, DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20, two HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C with 98 W of power; it has KVM, PiP/PbP and a fully adjustable stand, and the warranty covers OLED burn-in. Independent testing measured 934 nits in HDR and 269 nits in SDR; sharp images and motion clarity were praised, while slight gamma and colour-temperature deviations and the lack of a uniform brightness mode were criticised.

26.5-inch (27-inch class) 4K 240 Hz flat QD-OLED. The 32-inch MPG 321URX and the 1440p MAG/MPG 271 series QD-OLEDs are separate models.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Panel26.5-inch flat QD-OLED; 3840 × 2160; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours)

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 switch off completely. 4K in the 27-inch class gives very sharp text at about 166 ppi.

Refresh and response240 Hz (adaptive range 48–240 Hz); 0.03 ms GtG

4K 240 Hz is reached over DisplayPort 2.1a or HDMI 2.1. 0.03 ms is pixel transition time, not total input lag.

Adaptive syncG-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Matching refresh rate to the GPU frame rate reduces tearing and stutter.

Brightness and HDRSDR 250 nits; HDR 450 nits at 10% APL, 1000 nits peak at 3% APL; DisplayHDR True Black 400

1000 nits is reached only when a very small part of the screen is bright; OLED brightness drops markedly on a full white screen. True Black 400 is the VESA tier for OLEDs that also measures black level.

Colour and contrastDCI-P3 99%, Adobe RGB 98%, sRGB 138% (CIE 1976); 1,500,000:1 typical contrast

138% of sRGB means the panel can oversaturate standard content; use the sRGB mode for accurate colour.

Video inputs1 × DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20); 2 × HDMI 2.1 (UHD 240 Hz); 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 98 W PD)

UHBR20 offers 80 Gbit/s, enough to carry 4K 240 Hz 10-bit without compression, provided the GPU also supports DP 2.1 UHBR20. USB-C delivers video, data and up to 98 W laptop charging over one cable.

USB and audio2 × USB-A 5 Gbit/s; 1 × USB-B 5 Gbit/s (upstream); headphone out; no built-in speakers
KVM and multi-viewKVM; PiP and PbP

KVM shares a keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor between two computers. PiP shows one source in a small window, PbP shows two sources side by side.

Stand and mountingTilt -5°/20°; swivel ±30°; pivot ±90°; height 0–110 mm; VESA 100 × 100 mm
PowerInternal power board; 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

No external power brick is needed.

Size and weightWith stand 610 × 242 × 422 mm, without stand 610 × 69 × 356 mm; net 8.1 kg
Warranty3 years, including OLED burn-in

Coverage and duration may vary by country.

From the manufacturer

MSI presents the MPG 272URX as a monitor with 4K resolution, 240 Hz refresh and a QD-OLED panel for gaming, backed by a 3-year warranty that covers OLED burn-in. MSI

Strengths and limitations

  • In PCWorld’s test dated 21 March 2025, SDR brightness measured 269 nits, HDR 934 nits in a 10% window and 263 nits full screen; the review rates HDR brightness above most OLEDs. Gamut covered 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 and 92% Adobe RGB; colour accuracy was mid-pack, with the largest error in blue and cyan. Gamma measured 2.3 against a 2.2 target (slightly dark) and colour temperature 6100K instead of 6500K (slightly warm). Motion at 240 Hz was very smooth, but some character names were hard to read during fast scrolling; 1440p 360 Hz OLEDs are seen as better for competitive play. The menu lacks a uniform brightness mode and adjustable HDR brightness; glare can be an issue in bright rooms.

    PCWorld review, one unit; uniformity was not measured.

    PCWorld: MSI MPG 272URX review

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2025MSIQD-OLED4K240-HZUSB-CKVM

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Sources

  1. MSI: MPG 272URX QD-OLED specifications
  2. PCWorld: MSI MPG 272URX review