MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 vs MSI MAG 274QRFW E20
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| MSIMAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | MSIMAG 274QRFW E20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2025 | July 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 26.5″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) |
| Sharpness | 111 pixels per inch (better) | 109 pixels per inch |
| Panel | QD-OLED (3rd-gen QD-OLED) | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 500 Hz (better) | 200 Hz |
| Response time (grey to grey) | 0.03 ms (better) | 0.5 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR peak brightness | 1,000 nits | – |
| HDR certification | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,500,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Colour range | 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976 overlap) | 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage) |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% (better) | 95% |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Adaptive sync | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR | VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Colour depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colours) | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours |
| sRGB coverage | 100% (CIE 1976 overlap) | 100% (CIE 1976 coverage) |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 98% (CIE 1976 overlap) | 92% (CIE 1976 coverage) |
| Colour accuracy | Delta E ≤ 2 | – |
| HDR detail | True Black 500 mode rated at 500 nits (10% APL); Peak 1000 mode at 1000 nits (3% APL); EOTF Boost mode | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Response time detail | – | 0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum) |
| Variable refresh range | 48–500 Hz | 48–200 Hz (Adaptive-Sync) |
| Viewing angles | 178° (H) / 178° (V) | 178° / 178° |
| Pixel pitch | 0.2292 × 0.2292 mm | 0.2331 × 0.2331 mm |
| Burn-in protection | MSI OLED Care 2.0 | – |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), USB-C | 2 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
| USB-C charging | Up to 15 W (better) | None |
| KVM switch | No | – |
| Ethernet | No | – |
| Speakers | No | 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 | 2 × HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3 |
| DisplayPort detail | 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), HDCP 2.3, WQHD at up to 500 Hz | DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), HDCP 2.3 |
| USB-C detail | 1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) with 15 W Power Delivery, WQHD at up to 500 Hz | – |
| Picture by picture | Supported | – |
| Audio out | 1 × headphone out | Headphone out |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 8 kg | 6.9 kg |
| Height adjustment | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Tilt | -5° to 20° | −5° to 20° |
| Swivel | -30° to 30° | −30° to 30° |
| Pivot | -90° to 90° | −90° to 90° |
| VESA pattern | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 610.31 × 241.9 × 532.03 mm (W × D × H) | 613.3 × 227.9 × 406.3 mm (W × D × H) |
| Size without stand | 610.31 × 69.15 × 356.4 mm (W × D × H) | – |
| Weight without stand | 5.3 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Controls | 5-way Navi Key | – |
| Colours | Black | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | 25 kWh/1000 h; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off | 21 (SDR), 40 (HDR) W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off |
| Energy class | F | E (SDR) G (HDR) |
| Power supply | Internal power board, 100–240 V | Internal, 100–240 V |
| Certifications | VESA ClearMR 21000 | – |
| Warranty | 3 years, including OLED burn-in | 3 years |
| In the box | DisplayPort 1.4a cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, power cord (C13), quick guide, 4 VESA screws, cleaning cloth | DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide |
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