Acer Predator X27U F5 vs MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

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Predator X27U F5 compared with MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
AcerPredator X27U F5MSIMAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025August 2025
Display
Screen size26.5″26.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness111 pixels per inch111 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED (3rd-gen QD-OLED)
Refresh rate500 Hz500 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 500DisplayHDR True Black 500
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976 overlap)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Screen finishGlossy–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium ProG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR
Colour depth10-bit (1.07 billion colours)10-bit (1.07 billion colours)
sRGB coverage–100% (CIE 1976 overlap)
Adobe RGB coverage–98% (CIE 1976 overlap)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2Delta E ≤ 2
HDR detail1,000-nit peak measured on a 3% windowTrue Black 500 mode rated at 500 nits (10% APL); Peak 1000 mode at 1000 nits (3% APL); EOTF Boost mode
Variable refresh range–48–500 Hz
Viewing angles178° (H), 178° (V)178° (H) / 178° (V)
Pixel pitch–0.2292 × 0.2292 mm
Burn-in protection–MSI OLED Care 2.0
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 65 W (better)Up to 15 W
USB ports2 × USB-A–
KVM switchYesNo
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1, 2560 × 1440 at 500 Hz2 × HDMI 2.1 (WQHD at 500 Hz), HDCP 2.3, HDMI CEC; Console Mode with 1080p and 1440p at up to 120 Hz and VRR on PS5 and Xbox
DisplayPort detail2 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2560 × 1440 at 500 Hz1 × DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), HDCP 2.3, WQHD at up to 500 Hz
USB-C detail2560 × 1440 at 500 Hz (DisplayPort Alt Mode), plus USB data1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) with 15 W Power Delivery, WQHD at up to 500 Hz
Picture by picture–Supported
USB hub detail2 × USB 3.2 downstream (Type-A); USB-B and USB-C upstream–
Audio out3.5 mm audio out1 × headphone out
Speaker detail2 × 5 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–8 kg
Height adjustment120 mm110 mm
Tilt−5° to 20°-5° to 20°
Swivel±20°-30° to 30°
Pivot±90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern75 × 75 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand–610.31 × 241.9 × 532.03 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand–610.31 × 69.15 × 356.4 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand–5.3 kg
Controls–5-way Navi Key
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use31.3 W SDR and 53.2 W HDR on-mode (EU energy label); 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off25 kWh/1000 h; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classG (SDR), G (HDR)F
Power supplyExternal (C5/C6 connector)Internal power board, 100–240 V
Certifications–VESA ClearMR 21000
Warranty–3 years, including OLED burn-in
In the box–DisplayPort 1.4a cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, power cord (C13), quick guide, 4 VESA screws, cleaning cloth

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