MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED 240Hz 4K UHD with DP 2.1
As an Amazon Associate and Newegg Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the “Buy” button at the bottom of this post. Where possible, you'll be redirected to your nearest store. Further information on supporting our work.OLED models provide a tempting mixture of responsiveness and image quality, making them excellent candidates for an enjoyable gaming experience. The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED provides this, with a smaller version of the popular 240Hz QD-OLED panel we’ve seen in the likes of the MPG 321URX QD-OLED and AW3225QF. The monitor shares the ‘simple’ design of others in the series, with liberal use of dark grey and black matte materials and a simple stand base design. The top and side bezels are dual-stage with slim panel border flush with the rest of the screen plus thin hard plastic outer part. An overprovisioning of pixels or ‘active area’ surrounds the image, used for pixel shifting which is one of several ‘OLED Care 2.0’ image retention mitigation measures. Another includes ‘taskbar detection’ which is designed to dim the taskbar – a prominent static element when you’re on the desktop. The OSD (On Screen Display) is controlled by a joystick beneath the central region of the bottom bezel.
A 26.5″ Samsung Display QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) panel is adopted with 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. We expect the usual glossy anti-reflective screen surface seen on most other QD-OLEDs to feature, though “anti-glare” is currently specified on the product page. For games consoles such as the Xbox Series X and PS5, HDMI 2.1 allows up to 120Hz ‘4K’ UHD (plus HDMI 2.1 VRR) to be used. Adaptive-Sync is also supported allowing Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync to be used with compatible PC and console hardware, with 48 – 240Hz VRR range plus LFC. A 1.5m:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit colour are specified. Factory calibration with specified DeltaE <2 is included, with 'flicker-free' illumination from the monitor. A 250 cd/m² (1000 cd/m² HDR peak, 3% APL) typical maximum luminance and 99% DCI-P3 (98% Adobe RGB, 138% sRGB) coverage is specified, similar to other QD-OLEDs. The monitor includes a TÜV Rheinland certified hardware solution for Low Blue Light (LBL), potentially aiding viewing comfort. A graphene film custom heatsink design is included for passive cooling which avoids an active cooling solution (fan) being required.
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification is included in addition to higher brightness HDR settings, providing a lively HDR experience. The monitor can puts its per-pixel dimming, high brightness peaks, 10-bit colour support and extensive colour gamut to good use for HDR10 content. A 0.03ms grey to grey response time is specified, with OLED technology known for exceptional pixel responsiveness. A ‘Mystic Light’ RGB LED lighting feature is included towards the top, at the rear. The stand is fully adjustable, including height adjustment and pivot into portrait. It attaches centrally via a quick-release mechanism and can be removed to reveal provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. The ports face downwards and include; 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (48Gbps), DP 2.1 (80Gbps, UHBR20), USB-C (98W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 2 USB 2.0 ports (plus Type-B upstream), a 3.5mm headphone jack and AC power input (internal power converter). KVM is supported, allowing easy peripheral sharing and input switching between 2 systems. The 3-year warranty included with the monitor covers OLED burn-in for peace of mind.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is due for a Q1 2025 release with an RRP ~$1100 USD.