Following the 32-inch QD-OLED 4Kgaming monitorwith DisplayPort 2.1a launched in December last year, MSI has added two more to its portfolio. TheMPG 272URX QD-OLEDand theMPG 272QR QD-OLED X50are the world’s first 27-inch QD-LED gaming monitors with DisplayPort 2.1a. The MPG 272URX is a 4K 240Hz OLED panel, while the MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 has a 2K 500Hz display, and both feature the latest DisplayPort standard. The announcement comes ahead ofCES 2025, scheduled from January 7 to 10, where MSI is expected to share more details on its latest and greatestPC gaming hardwaredevelopments.
For the uninitiated, DisplayPort 2.1a offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to DisplayPort 1.4 in the form of a trio of transmission modes, namely Ultra High Bit Rate 10 (UHBR10), Ultra High Bit Rate 13.5 (UHBR13.5), and Ultra High Bit Rate 20 (UHBR20). This gives the new standard a maximum bandwidth of 80 Gbps, which is also significantly higher than the maximum bandwidth of HDMI 2.1.
MPG 272URX QD-OLED: Specs and Features
The MPG 272URX QD-OLED, as the name suggests, is a27-inch 4K OLEDpanel that can refresh at up to240Hz, with a response time of0.03ms. This gives the display a pixel density of 166 PPI. You getVESA certification for ClearMR 13000andDisplayHDR True Black 400. It has a five-layer Tandem OLED that improves light efficiency by 30% compared tostandard OLED panels. The gaming monitor is quite color-accurate too, covering98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, and 138% sRGB color space.
Most importantly, the MPG 272URX QD-OLED comes with aDisplayPort 2.1a(UHBR20) port that is capable of 80Gbps bandwidth, allowing it to support the full 240Hz at 4K resolution. It also brings two HDMI 2.1 (UHD@240Hz) and Type-C (DP alt.) with 98W PD. Thanks to Nvidia G-Sync support, screen tearing is kept to a minimum, if not eliminated entirely. On top of that, MSI will ship a DisplayPort 2.1a cable along with the monitor.
MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50: Specs and Features
Those looking for a super-high refresh rate display and are comfortable with a lower2K resolutionwill find the MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 to be ideal. It boasts an incredible500Hzrefresh rate and isVESA Certified ClearMR 21000, a newly announced standard forhigh-refresh-rate gaming monitors. It also supportsVESA DisplayHDR True Black 500for an excellent HDR experience.
Like the MPG 272URX QD-OLED, the MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 also features a 0.03ms response time, the same color accuracy, two USB 5Gbps Type-A ports, and one USB 5Gbps Type-B port. Both gaming monitors come withOLED Care 2.0to reduce the risk of burn-in, but in case there are issues with the monitors, including burn-in, MSI is offering a three-year Burn-In Warranty.
MSI QD-OLED Gaming Monitors: Price and Availability
MSI has not shared details about the price and availability of the two monitors, but it is presumed to come with a hefty price tag considering the top-tier performance. We can expect more information around CES 2025. Interestingly, theMPG 322URX QD-OLEDthat was announced in mid-December last year has not really gone on sale yet either, but is listed onMSI’s website for $999with an out-of-stock badge.
