I spent two weeks with MSI's 4K OLED 240Hz monitor — and it's a beast for gaming and productivity

How much are you willing to spend on a fantastic gaming monitor? If the answer is over $1,000, then the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED might be the one for you. This is one of the most powerful monitors I've used, and it's an absolute beast, not just for gaming, but for productivity and photo editing too.
With its 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, the MPG 272URX stuns with its performance across various games. Its 4K QD-OLED panel is sharp and clear, and it displays colors accurately. The 27-inch panel is big enough to navigate massive spreadsheets at work and get immersed in different gaming worlds in your downtime.
Is it the best gaming monitor for you? Read my full MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED review to find out.
Specs
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Price
$1,099 / £999
Display
27-inch
Resolution
3840 x 2160 pixels (UHD)
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
240Hz
Response time
0.03ms
Panel type
QD-OLED
Color depth
10-bit
DPI
166
Backlight
OLED
Inputs
2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 2.1a, 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-B, 1x 3.5mm audio out
Dimensions
24.01 x 16.62 x 9.53 inches (with stand)
Weight
24.04 pounds (with stand)
From its stunning gaming performance and bright OLED panel to its sleek design and intuitive interface, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED is a powerful monitor.
If you're a gamer who wants a high-performance monitor, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED will be right up your alley. There are numerous picture modes for both gaming and professional use, namely RPG, FPS, Anti-Blue, Adobe RGB, etc — so you can alter your viewing experience as needed.
I played a few games on a Windows 11 machine plugged into the MPG 272URX, in the Premium User mode. Regardless of which game I played, I found myself lost in it because of how wonderful the colors looked and how smooth the transitions between scenes were.
The neon lights in Cyberpunk 2077 were mesmerizing and looked much better on the monitor than on my TV. The colors appeared bright but not too oversaturated so that they looked fake.
I also like that, in darker games, I didn't struggle to see blackened areas on the screen. Case in point: Lies of P, which usually appears so dark that you can't appreciate the level design — but I could, thanks to the MPG 272URX. It also made the monsters and enemies far scarier as I could clearly make out the finer details in character design.
MSI MPG 272URX
Alienware AW2752Q
HP Omen Transcend 32
sRGB
131%
182.5%
187.6%
DCI P3
97%
129.3%
132.9%
Our lab tests showed that the MPG 272URX performs well when it comes to color coverage, as you can see above. While both the Alienware AW2752Q ($899) and the HP Omen Transcend 32 ($1,299) outclass the MPG 272URX when it comes to sRGB coverage, in practice, the colors look great, as my coworkers also agreed.
Thanks to the 240Hz refresh rate, I didn't experience any choppiness during fast-paced games, especially in racing titles. And with the 0.03ms response time, I saw no ghosting during my testing either.
I've been a photographer for years now, and I have the pleasure of reviewing some of the best cameras and the best drones as part of my job. It's difficult to appreciate the photos and videos I've taken on any old monitor, but the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED has completely changed that. Not only is this a fantastic monitor for gaming, it's excellent for work and post-production too.
MSI MPG 272URX
Alienware AW2752Q
HP Omen Transcend 32
Delta-E
0.15
0.06
0.31
Its 10-bit color depth means it's capable of showing 1.07 billion individual hues. We talked about color coverage, so let's talk about accuracy now. In the default standard mode, the MPG 272URX Delta-E score (a numerical representation of how much two colors differ) ranks well, as the lower the score, the better the color accuracy.
It isn't as good as the Alienware AW2752Q but it's better than the HP Omen Transcend 32. Good news is that the MPG 272URX has dedicated color modes for sRGB, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB for enhanced accuracy in photo/video editing.
I had just started testing this monitor when I was also testing the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone, and I was able to properly analyze the colors in the photos and videos because of it. I even color graded some 10-bit 4:2:2 log footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and it looked glorious — it easily outclasses my MacBook Air M2 and the Lenovo L27i-4B ($109).
It's also difficult to assess how good 4K video taken on drones and mirrorless cameras looks unless you have a 4K monitor, and MSI's monitor with its 3840 x 2160 pixels is just that. All the footage I watched as part of the testing process appeared smooth and bright.
The 27-inch display also made accessing all the controls in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro much easier during post-production. I could also easily navigate large spreadsheets and a vast array of open tabs and windows.
Thanks to its black, sleek, low-key design, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED doesn't look out of place in an office setting — trust me, that's where I've been using it.
The 27-inch panel is held together by a body that measures 24.01 x 16.62 x 9.53 inches (with stand). The MPG 272URX is a little on the heavy side, weighing 24.04 pounds with the stand, but that means you won't accidentally knock it over.
The monitor's interface is very clean and easy to navigate, too. You do this via the responsive joystick located around the back, in the centre. The no-frills menu lets you swap between different gaming and professional modes, adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast, and, at a glance, see the active settings.
There are also a bunch of connectivity options at work here. The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED's ports include: power, two HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 2.1a, a USB-C, a pair of USB-A ports, a USB-B port, and a 3.5mm audio out.
Setup is a cinch, and it took me just a few minutes from unboxing to actually using the monitor. If you want to take advantage of the 240Hz refresh rate, remember to use the DisplayPort 2.1a port.
There's also an anti-theft Kensington Security Slot just in case you're worried about someone running off with it — and you might be, considering how much the monitor costs (more on that soon).
There aren't any major cons to the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED, but it's worth noting that the monitor can appear slightly dim, and boy, is it expensive!
As OLED monitors don't require backlighting like your usual LCD panel, they often suffer from brightness issues. And just like the Alienware AW2752Q and the HP Omen Transcend 32, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED is slightly dim.
MSI MPG 272URX
Alienware AW2752Q
HP Omen Transcend 32
SDR Nits (brightness)
254
250.4
245
HDR Nits
263
260
241
Our brightness lab test results in the table above confirmed this. While MSI's offering performs the best out of the three in both SDR and HDR tests, it's not ideal for use in direct sunlight, for example.
That said, in general use (i.e. not in our windowless testing lab), I haven't found this too problematic. There are large windows right behind where I sit in the office, so I often get bright, indirect sunlight hitting my screen directly — I haven't had any issues seeing what's on screen.
Again, this problem isn't specific to the MPG 272URX, as other OLED monitors have this problem too, so it isn't a massive con — just something to keep in mind.
If you want good — and I mean good — picture quality, you're going to be paying a premium. The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED is a very capable monitor, and as you'd expect, it doesn't come cheap.
The monitor retails for $1,099 / £999, and the lowest we've seen it drop to is $999 at Amazon (big savings, clearly). The MPG 272URX is cheaper than the HP Omen Transcend 32, which costs $1,299, but it's pricier than the Alienware AW2752Q, which retails for $899. If money is tight, I'd recommend the AW2752Q. We rated it just as highly, and it's a very impressive monitor.
As gaming monitors go, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED is up there among the best. Its 27-inch QD-OLED panel displays colors vividly and with great accuracy, perfect for gaming and productivity, especially if you deal with photo/video editing.
In gaming, the 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response rate ensure smooth gameplay, free from ghosting. I also like that the monitor has a sleek, premium design that makes it fit right into any office space. There are many connectivity options, too.
But as is the nature of OLED monitors, it might be difficult to use the MPG 272URX in bright, direct sunlight as the screen appears slightly dim, as confirmed by our lab tests. The monitor will also cost you an arm and a leg — but that's the price you pay for its beautiful screen.

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