MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G vs MSI Pro Max 271UPX12G Comparison
OLED 120Hz
MSI
8.6
/10
120 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
QD-OLEDPanel Type
1000 cd/m²Peak Brightness
OLED 120Hz
MSI
7.4
/10
120 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
QD-OLEDPanel Type
1000 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Overview
Anyone who can spend their day in documents and video will want to know what separates the MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G vs MSI Pro Max 271UPX12G. They share a 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED panel at 165 ppi, 120 Hz and 250 nits. The W model is the docking version, with 98 W USB-C, four USB-A ports, a KVM switch, a 110 mm stand with swivel and pivot, and a 7 kg body. The non-W 271UPX12G limits USB-C to 15 W, so a laptop needs its own charger, but its stand rises 150 mm, it weighs 6.6 kg and it has a matte coating.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Series | Pro | Pro |
| Model | Pro Max 271UPXW12G | Pro Max 271UPX12G |
| Full Product Name | MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G | MSI Pro Max 271UPX12G |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Business / Professional Monitor | Business / Professional Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Productivity Monitor | Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream / Professional | Mainstream / Professional |
| Primary Use | Office, Productivity & Creative Work | Office, Productivity & Creative Work |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | White | White |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / 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 | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5 in | 26.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.2 mm (26.50 in) | 673.2 mm (26.50 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 589.97 mm (23.23 in) | 589.97 mm (23.23 in) |
| Active Display Height | 332.93 mm (13.11 in) | 332.93 mm (13.11 in) |
| Display Area | 87.37 % | 90.21 % |
| Panel Type? | QD-OLED (Samsung) | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Backlight Type? | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) | -- |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / Pure Black QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 4th Gen QD-OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / Dark Armor Film | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / Pure Black QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 4th Gen QD-OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / Dark Armor Film |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.153 mm (millimeters) | 0.153 mm (0.01 in) |
| Subpixel Layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | 1000 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? |
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| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 138.2 % | 138.2 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | 99 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 97.5 % | 97.5 % |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Gamma Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz | 48 Hz - 120 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Adaptive-Sync? | VESA Adaptive Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 270 k Hz | 30 k Hz - 270 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | HDCP 2.2 | 2.2 |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W | 15 W |
| USB-A Ports | 4 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B | -- |
| KVM Switch | Yes | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2.5 W | 2 x 2.5 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm (5.91 in) | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 611.1 mm x 410.3 mm x 200.6 mm | 611.1 mm x 410.3 mm x 200.6 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 611.1 mm x 367.9 mm x 73 mm | 611.1 mm x 356.3 mm x 73 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 7 kg (15.43 lbs) | 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 200.6 mm (7.90 in) | 200.6 mm (7.90 in) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | -- |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 80 % | 20 % - 80 % |
| Operating Altitude | 3658 m / 12001.3 ft | 3658 m / 12001.3 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Care | Yes | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | Yes (MSI OLED Care) | Yes (MSI OLED Care) |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | Yes |
| OSD Software | Yes | -- |
| On-Screen Display | Yes | -- |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock 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 Mac Book sync; MSI Visi Clarity Technology; MSI Power Link; OLED Anti-Flicker Pro; Vis Clarity technology | AI Menu; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Control; Eyes Ergo; Gaming Intelligence App; M-Color Mode for Mac Book sync; MSI Visi Clarity Technology; MSI Power Link; Vis Clarity technology |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 400 True Black | Display / HDR 400 True Black |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Width | 810 mm (31.89 in) | 770 mm (30.32 in) |
| Package Height | 478 mm (18.82 in) | 478 mm (18.82 in) |
| Package Depth | 142 mm (5.59 in) | 142 mm (5.59 in) |
| Package Weight | 10.5 kg (23.15 lbs) | 9.5 kg (20.94 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The 271UPXW12G is the better buy for anyone who needs to charge a laptop: it adds USB-C at 98 W and four USB-A ports on the same 4K QD-OLED panel. The 271UPX12G only suits you if you want a taller stand. The deciding factor is the USB-C hub.
Buy this ifMSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G
- USB-C 98 W charges most laptops
- Four USB-A ports for peripherals
- 1000 nits peak and 138.2% sRGB
Buy this ifMSI Pro Max 271UPX12G
- Stand raises 150 mm, taller than 110 mm
- Weighs 6.6 kg against 7 kg
- Same 4K 165 ppi QD-OLED panel
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop docking | MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G | 98 W USB-C against 15 W |
| Photo & colour work | MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G | 138.2% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3 |
| Ergonomics | MSI Pro Max 271UPX12G | 150 mm height adjustment |
| Moving the monitor | MSI Pro Max 271UPX12G | 6.6 kg versus 7 kg |
| Gaming | Tie | Both run 48-120 Hz at 4K |
| Dark-room contrast | Tie | Both 1,500,000:1 QD-OLED |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
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