Dell 27 240Hz Monitor (SE2726HG) vs MSI PRO MAX 271PHW E14

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27 240Hz Monitor (SE2726HG) compared with PRO MAX 271PHW E14
Dell27 240Hz Monitor (SE2726HG)MSIPRO MAX 271PHW E14
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026February 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness82 pixels per inch82 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate240 Hz (better)144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms (better)4 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits (better)250 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB86% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB area
DCI-P3 coverage–86%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, HDMI VRRFreeSync
Colour depth16.7 million colours (8-bit)8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage99%–
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, Sports, RPG and three custom game modes–
HDR detailHDR supported over DisplayPort and HDMIHDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail0.5 ms minimum, 1 ms (Extreme); 3 ms (Super Fast); 5 ms (Fast) grey to grey4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz (vertical refresh range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm (82 ppi)0.2745 × 0.2745 mm
Calibration–Colour report in the box
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.2a, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 65 W (better)
USB ports–2 × USB-A
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail2 x HDMI (HDCP 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz with VRR and HDR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)HDMI 2.0b, 1920 × 1080 up to 144 Hz; HDMI CEC (MSI Power Link)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz with HDRDisplayPort 1.2a, up to 144 Hz
USB-C detail–USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode (up to 144 Hz) and 65 W power delivery
USB hub detail–2 × USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 5 Gbps Type-B upstream; KVM 1.0
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jackHeadphone out
Speaker detail–2 × 3 W
Design
Stand adjustsTiltHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand3.72 kg6.4 kg
Height adjustment–110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel–−30° to 30°
Pivot–−90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm75 × 75 mm
Size with stand610.88 x 188 x 452.82 mm (W x D x H)–
Size without stand610.88 x 47.20 x 357.51 mm (W x D x H)613.49 × 63.81 × 362.45 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand3.15 kg–
ColoursBlackWhite
Power and support
Power use19.7 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 40 W maximum–
Energy classE–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 AInternal, 100–240 V
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)–
In the boxStand, power cable, HDMI 2.0 cable (1.8 m)HDMI cable, USB-C cable, USB-B to A cable, power cord, quick guide, 4 VESA screws, colour report

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