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MSI MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 – Specs & Features Monitor
RATED
Excellent
9/10

26.5″ MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 – Specs & Features

Built around a QD-OLED panel, the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 runs at 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p with a 48 Hz - 500 Hz refresh range.

26.5″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
26.5 in, QD-OLED, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
26.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 500 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500000 : 1
1500000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 48 Hz 500 Hz refresh range with 0.03 ms GtG response is built for competitive, fast-paced gaming
  • 1500000 : 1 contrast delivers near-infinite black depth
  • G-Sync give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
  • 138 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
  • Built-in USB hub adds convenient peripheral connectivity
  • Stand offers 110 mm (4.33 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
  • Backed by 3 years standard limited warranty
  • 110 ppi / 43 ppcm keeps text and UI edges crisp at normal desk distance
  • OLED per-pixel dimming gives true blacks and instant pixel response
  • KVM switch lets one keyboard/mouse control two connected PCs
  • 100 x 100 mm VESA mount compatibility works with third-party arms and stands
  • Low blue light and/or flicker-free modes support longer viewing comfort
  • 3 combined HDMI/DisplayPort inputs support multiple sources
Cons
  • No listed built-in speakers
  • No energy-efficiency certification (e.g. ENERGY STAR, TCO) is listed
  • HDCP support isn’t explicitly confirmed for protected 4K/HDR streaming

Score & Ratings

9/10 Great
Design
8
Display
9
Color Performance
7
Performance
10
Connectivity
9
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand MSI
Model MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
Model Alias MPG 271QR X50
Full Product Name MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Market Position High-End Gaming
Primary Use Competitive & Immersive Gaming
Region / Variant Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC)
Launch Status Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data)
Available Colors Black
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
Screen Size 26.5 in
Exact Diagonal 673.1 mm (26.50 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 590.42 mm (23.24 in)
Active Display Height 333.72 mm (13.14 in)
Display Area 86.49 % (percent)
Panel Type QD-OLED (Samsung)
Panel Technology OLED
Panel Manufacturer Samsung
OLED Technology QD-OLED
OLED Generation 3rd Gen 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)

26.5" Display Size (67.3 cm) 16:9

67.3cm 26.5" 59 cm / 23.2" 60.9 cm / 24" (overall unit) 33.4 cm 13.1" 37.4 cm 14.7" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 110 ppi / 43 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.229 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 12
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 1000 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1500000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support Display / HDR 500 True Black
sRGB Coverage 138 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 99%
Adobe RGB Coverage 98 %
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 11
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 500 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 500 Hz
Minimum Response Time 0.03 ms
Input Lag 1.5 ms
Adaptive-Sync
NVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleVESA AdaptiveSync
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Crosshair Yes
AI Gaming Features
Yes
Console Mode Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 14
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.1
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 2.1
DisplayPort Bandwidth UHBR20
USB-C Video Input Yes
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
USB-C Data Speed 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery 98 W
USB-A Ports
2
USB-B Upstream 1× USB-B
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-A2USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 16
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 110 mm
Height Adjustment Range 110 mm (4.33 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 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 609.3 mm x 416.1 mm x 241.9 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 609.3 mm x 373.9 mm x 72.3 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 8.4 kg (18.52 lbs)
Stand Depth 241.9 mm (9.52 in)
RGB Lighting Yes
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 10 % - 85 %
Operating Altitude 3657.6 m / 12000 ft
Storage Temperature -25 °C - 55 °C / -13 °F - 131 °F
Storage Humidity 5 % - 93 %
Storage Altitude 12192 m / 40000 ft
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 13
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light 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
AI Visual Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features 5-way Joystick Navigator; AI Menu; AI Navigator; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Options; EOTF Boost Mode; Gaming Intelligence App; Low Input Lag; Optix Scope; Windows Dynamic Lighting Certification; Other certifications: CCC; CEL
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 8
Specification Value
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 500 True Black
ClearMR 21000
RoHS Yes
CE Yes
FCC Yes
UL Yes
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI 2.1 cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort 2.1 cable
USB Upstream Cable USB Type-B to Type-A cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 852 mm x 505 mm x 165 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 852 mm (33.54 in)
Package Height 505 mm (19.88 in)
Package Depth 165 mm (6.50 in)
Package Weight 12.9 kg (28.44 lbs)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 49% less power than the average we track in this category.

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