RATED
Excellent
8.6/10
26.5″ MSI Pro Max 271UPXW12G – Specs & Features
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.
MSI●Monitor
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
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- Pro Max 271UPXW12G's missing values remain unpublished rather than being copied from Dell Alienware AW2726DM.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 |
|---|---|
| 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 (Samsung) |
| 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 |
26.5" Display Size (67.3 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.153 mm (millimeters) |
| Subpixel Layout | V-Stripe (RGB Stripe) sub-pixel layout |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 138.2 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 97.5 % |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes |
| Gamma Adjustment | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | Yes |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
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Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
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 | VESA AdaptiveSync |
| 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 | HDCP 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 | 1× USB-B |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
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 |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm |
| 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 | Display / HDR 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) |
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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.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 49% less power than the average we track in this category.
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