Display
26.5 in, QD-OLED, 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
26.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 120 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m²
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500000 : 1
1500000
Overview
The MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G pairs a QD-OLED panel with a 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p resolution and a 48 Hz - 120 Hz refresh range. Response time is quoted at 0.03 ms GtG. On the sync side, FreeSync is supported. For picture quality, expect 250 cd/m² typical brightness, 1500000 : 1 contrast and 138.2 % sRGB coverage. On connectivity, you get 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 4x USB-A, Yesx USB-B upstream.
BrandMSIPanel TypeQD-OLEDResolution3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160pRefresh Rate48 Hz - 120 Hz
Key Highlights
- MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G speed | 48 Hz - 120 Hz refresh with 0.03 ms GtG response
- MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G sync | FreeSync
- MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G hub | Yes USB-B upstream and 4 USB-A downstream ports
- MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G image | 250 cd/m² brightness and 1500000 : 1 contrast
Who Should Buy the MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G
+ Best For
Pro Max 271UPXW12G audience
creators and professionals wanting 4K OLED quality with laptop docking
Pro Max 271UPXW12G display case
Practical advantage: at 165 PPI, the 10-bit QD-OLED panel combines 99% DCI-P3, 0.03 ms GtG, 120 Hz, DisplayHDR 400 True Black, 1000 cd/m² peak brightness and extensive KVM connectivity
Pro Max 271UPXW12G desk fit
The stand lists 110 mm height adjustment, ±30° swivel, ±90° and -5° to +20° tilt.
× Not Ideal For
Pro Max 271UPXW12G mismatch
users uncomfortable with OLED care or needing bright full-screen output and speakers
Pro Max 271UPXW12G limitation
The main trade-off is that typical brightness is 250 cd/m², no speakers are fitted, and long-term OLED care remains relevant for static desktop applications
Choose against Dell Alienware AW2726DM carefully
The deciding difference is that the MSI raises resolution to 4K and adds 98 W USB-C plus a large hub, while the Alienware prioritises 240 Hz QHD gaming with fewer office connections
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 120 Hz
Standard refresh range
Response Time
0.03 ms GtG
Manufacturer-published transition time
Brightness
250 cd/m²
Typical brightness as specified; peak figure not published
Contrast
1500000 : 1
Standard panel black depth
Colour Gamut
138.2 % sRGB
Standard game and web colour
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate48 Hz - 120 HzMatch frame rate to the monitor’s useful range
Response Time0.03 ms (GtG)Published claim without independent testing
VRR / Adaptive SyncFreeSyncHelps reduce tearing on compatible GPUs
GPU Requirement3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p up to 120 HzEntry-to-mid-range GPU is generally sufficient
HDR & Brightness Reality
26.5" MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G has a credible HDR foundation because the QD-OLED (Samsung) pixels can switch off individually. For Pro Max 271UPXW12G, the sheet lists DisplayHDR 400 True Black / HDR10, 1500000 : 1, 250 cd/m² typical brightness and 1000 cd/m² peak brightness. Those figures support deep blacks and controlled highlights on Pro Max 271UPXW12G, although peak output normally applies to limited screen areas rather than sustained full-screen white. Static desktop use still makes OLED care relevant for Pro Max 271UPXW12G.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI2x HDMI 2.1Published port count and version
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4Primary high-refresh PC connection
USB-CNot publishedNo one-cable laptop or charging function
USB HubYesx USB-B upstream / 4x USB-A downstreamPeripherals can run through the screen
Audio Out3.5 mm audio out / headphone outExternal audio may still be preferred
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Size / Footprint611.1 mm x 410.3 mm x 200.6 mmCheck desk width and depth before purchase
StandRemovable: YesA separate arm can replace the supplied base
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmUse a matching arm or wall mount
Tilt-5 ° to +20 °Covers the published forward and backward range
Height Adjust150 mm (5.91 in)Supports eye-level positioning
Swivel / Pivot±30 ° / ±90 °Supports shared angles and portrait rotation
Real-World Use Cases
a compact 4K QD-OLED monitor for colour-critical work, Mac integration and premium mixed use
In practical terms, at 165 PPI, the 10-bit QD-OLED panel combines 99% DCI-P3, 0.03 ms GtG, 120 Hz, DisplayHDR 400 True Black, 1000 cd/m² peak brightness and extensive KVM connectivity
The connection set covers 3 x HDMI 2.1; 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a); 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 98W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode); 5 additional USB connections. The stand lists 110 mm height adjustment, ±30° swivel, ±90° and -5° to +20° tilt.
The choice against Dell Alienware AW2726DM turns on this: The MSI raises resolution to 4K and adds 98 W USB-C plus a large hub, while the Alienware prioritises 240 Hz QHD gaming with fewer office connections
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 48 Hz 120 Hz refresh range with 0.03 ms GtG response supports fast-paced use
- FreeSync give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
- Built-in USB hub adds convenient peripheral connectivity
- Stand offers 150 mm (5.91 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
- 138.2 % sRGB coverage is published for the panel
Cons
- Pro Max 271UPXW12G main compromise Typical brightness is 250 cd/m², no speakers are fitted, and long-term OLED care remains relevant for static desktop applications
- Pro Max 271UPXW12G's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from Dell Alienware AW2726DM.
- Before choosing Pro Max 271UPXW12G over Dell Alienware AW2726DM, verify that its exact ports, stand and motion ceiling match the intended use
Score & Ratings
8.6/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | Pro |
| Model | Pro Max 271UPXW12G |
| Full Product Name | MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Business / Professional Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream / Professional |
| Primary Use | Office, Productivity & Creative Work |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US/EU/APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | White |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term/region may vary by country - see msi.com/page/warranty) |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) |
Display & Panel
16
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5 in | |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.2 mm (26.50 in) | |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Active Display Width | 589.97 mm (23.23 in) | |
| Active Display Height | 332.93 mm (13.11 in) | |
| Display Area | 87.37 % | |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED affects viewing angles, black depth and color consistency — each panel technology trades these off differently. |
| Panel Technology | OLED | |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung | |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED | |
| Backlight Type | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) | |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | |
| Quantum Dot | Yes | |
| 3D Support | No | |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) / PureBlack QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 4th Gen QD-OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / DarkArmor Film |
Resolution & Pixel Details
4
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | |
| Pixel Density | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm indicates how much scaling may be needed in the operating system for comfortable reading. |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.153 mm (0.01 in) | |
| Subpixel Layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout |
Picture Quality & Color
16
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | |
| FRC | No | |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | |
| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 400 True BlackHDR10 |
|
| HDR10 | Yes | |
| sRGB Coverage | 138.2 % | 138.2 % indicates how much of that color space the panel can reproduce, which affects color accuracy for photo/video work. |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % | |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 97.5 % | |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes | |
| Gamma Adjustment | Yes | |
| Color Adjustment | Yes |
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms |
| Adaptive-Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 kHz - 270 kHz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W |
| USB-A Ports | 4 |
| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2.5 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
16
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes | |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | |
| Removable Stand | Yes | |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | 150 mm (5.91 in) of travel allows the screen to be raised or lowered for a comfortable eye-level position. |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm (5.91 in) | |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | |
| Security Lock | Yes | |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 611.1 mm x 410.3 mm x 200.6 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 611.1 mm x 367.9 mm x 73 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 7 kg (15.43 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 200.6 mm (7.90 in) |
Power & Operating Conditions
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % |
| Operating Altitude | 3658 m / 12001.3 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes |
| OLED Care | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | Yes (MSI OLED Care) |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| OSD Software | Yes |
| On-Screen Display | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 5-way Joystick Navigator; AI Care Sensor with an NPU-based chip; AI Menu; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Control; Gaming Intelligence App; M-Color Mode for MacBook sync; MSI VisiClarity Technology; MSI Power Link; OLED Anti-Flicker Pro; VisClarity technology |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA DisplayHDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
Included Accessories
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
Packaging Information
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Width | 810 mm (31.89 in) |
| Package Height | 478 mm (18.82 in) |
| Package Depth | 142 mm (5.59 in) |
| Package Weight | 10.5 kg (23.15 lbs) |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What does the Pro Max 271UPXW12G's 3840 x 2160 resolution mean at 26.5-inch? +
The sheet gives 165 PPI, which is the practical sharpness figure for Pro Max 271UPXW12G. That density supports creators and professionals wanting 4K OLED quality with laptop docking without changing the panel's other limitations.
02 How should buyers interpret the Pro Max 271UPXW12G's 48 Hz - 120 Hz refresh specification? +
That is the exact range or ceiling published for Pro Max 271UPXW12G. 0.03 ms (GtG) is the published GtG timing for Pro Max 271UPXW12G; it is the most relevant figure here for normal pixel-transition comparisons.
03 Which connections define the Pro Max 271UPXW12G's desk use? +
The full published line is 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 98W; DP Alt Mode) / 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode) / 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream) / 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream) / 3 x HDMI 2.1 / 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a) / 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out / HDCP 2.2. On Pro Max 271UPXW12G, USB-C data, video and charging roles must be read separately rather than treated as interchangeable.
04 What is the most important weakness in the Pro Max 271UPXW12G specification? +
The main trade-off is that typical brightness is 250 cd/m², no speakers are fitted, and long-term OLED care remains relevant for static desktop applications. Pro Max 271UPXW12G's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from Dell Alienware AW2726DM.
05 How does the Pro Max 271UPXW12G compare with the Dell Alienware AW2726DM? +
The deciding distinction is that the MSI raises resolution to 4K and adds 98 W USB-C plus a large hub, while the Alienware prioritises 240 Hz QHD gaming with fewer office connections. The Pro Max 271UPXW12G decision should follow the real panel, stand and port differences rather than the shared brand.
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