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HP HyperX OMEN OLED 27qs vs MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

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HPHyperX OMEN OLED 27qsMSIMAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026August 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 brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 500DisplayHDR True Black 500
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range98% Display P399% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976 overlap)
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSyncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR
Colour depthTrue 10 bit10-bit (1.07 billion colours)
sRGB coverage100%100% (CIE 1976 overlap)
Adobe RGB coverage96%98% (CIE 1976 overlap)
Colour accuracy–Delta E ≤ 2
Colour modesFactory-calibrated HyperX ProLuma presets (Display P3, sRGB, Adobe RGB)–
HDR detail4K downscaling for console HDRTrue 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° vertical, 178° horizontal178° (H) / 178° (V)
Pixel pitch0.2292 x 0.2292 mm0.2292 × 0.2292 mm
Eye careHP Eye Ease with Eyesafe certification; TÜV low blue light (hardware) and flicker-free certified–
Burn-in protectionHyperX OLED CoreProtect; 3-year limited warranty covers burn-inMSI OLED Care 2.0
CalibrationFactory calibrated; colour calibration report included–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 100 WUp to 15 W
USB ports2 × USB-A–
KVM switchYesNo
EthernetNoNo
Speakers–No
HDMI detail–2 × 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 detail–1 × DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), HDCP 2.3, WQHD at up to 500 Hz
USB-C detailUSB-C 5Gbps input with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and up to 100 W Power Delivery1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) with 15 W Power Delivery, WQHD at up to 500 Hz
USB hub detail2 x USB-A 5Gbps (charging); USB-B upstream–
Picture by picturePicture-by-Picture and Picture-in-PictureSupported
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jack1 × headphone out
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.97 kg8 kg
Height adjustment100 mm110 mm
Tilt-5 to +20°-5° to 20°
Swivel±45°-30° to 30°
Pivot+90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm (bracket included)100 × 100 mm
Size with stand61.24 x 22.3 x 51.95 cm (W x D x H)610.31 × 241.9 × 532.03 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand61.24 x 10.45 x 35.58 cm (W x D x H)610.31 × 69.15 × 356.4 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand5.35 kg5.3 kg
ControlsFull-graphic OSD with input, power, gaming, external lighting and picture preset controls5-way Navi Key
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power use65 W typical, 250 W maximum; 26 W on mode (SDR), 34 W on mode (HDR), 0.5 W standby25 kWh/1000 h; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classGF
Power supplyExternal; 100–240 VAC, 50/60 HzInternal power board, 100–240 V
SoftwareOMEN Gaming Hub–
CertificationsVESA ClearMR 21000, Eyesafe, TÜV low blue light (hardware), TÜV flicker-freeVESA ClearMR 21000
WarrantyHP three-year limited warranty, including burn-in3 years, including OLED burn-in
In the boxStand base, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-B to USB-A cable, cable holder, headphone hook, colour calibration reportDisplayPort 1.4a cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, power cord (C13), quick guide, 4 VESA screws, cleaning cloth

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