MSI MAG MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28 26.5" White 2025
The 26.5" QD-OLED panel delivers 2560x1440 resolution with a 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response, eliminating motion blur while covering 99% DCI-P3 and 98% Adobe RGB. With 1000 nits peak brightness and a fully adjustable stand that swivels, tilts, and pivots, it offers both vibrant HDR and flexible ergonomics. This monitor is ideal for competitive gamers requiring minimal latency and creative professionals needing wide color gamut for print or video work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong color (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 6.8 kg / 15.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28 26.5" | 95.9 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.3 | 82.4 | 95.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 96.4 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 93.2 | 71.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 85.6 | 92 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.5 |
Price
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