MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 Review (500Hz QD-OLED)

1. Introduction2. Design3. On-screen Display (OSD)4. Panel Analysis: SDR5. Panel Analysis: HDR6. Response Times & Motion Clarity7. Input Latency8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

Today we are checking out the fastest OLED monitor to pass through the KitGuru labs, in the form of the MSI 272QP QD-OLED X50. Utilising a souped-up 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel from Samsung with a 1440p resolution, not only does it push the refresh-rate to an eye-watering 500Hz, but it also promises enhanced brightness for both SDR and HDR usage. Is this the ultimate OLED monitor? Let's find out…

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:42 QD-OLED panel + pricing
01:33 Design and build
02:20 I/O + OSD
03:30 QD-OLED specifics
04:35 Default panel performance
06:46 sRGB mode + calibration
07:27 Response times
07:59 Motion clarity examples
09:31 Real-world gaming experience
10:38 HDR testing
12:39 Closing thoughts

Despite launching in 2025, the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 isn't technically using the latest 4th Gen (2025) QD-OLED panel from Samsung. As pointed out by TFTCentral, it's technically a 3rd Gen (2024) panel but with some enhancements to provide higher refresh-rate and increased brightness, given it lacks the EL 3.0 panel that is new for the 4th Gen/2025 models.

Still, faster and brighter sounds good to me, and with a MSRP of £799, but currently on sale at £699, it's perhaps not as expensive as you might have guessed for an OLED monitor with these specs. Let's dive in and see what it's all about.

Specification:

• Panel size: 26.5″
• Active display area (mm): 590.42 (H) x 333.72 (V)
• Curvature: Flat
• Panel type: QD-OLED
• Panel resolution: 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
• Pixel pitch (H x V): 0.2292 (H) x 0.2292 (V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Brightness (nits):
  • SDR: 300;
  • HDR: 500 (Typ.) (True Black 500 with 10% APL);
  • HDR: 1000 (Typ.) (Peak 1000 with 3% APL)
• Contrast ratio: 1,500,000:1 (Typ.)
• Signal frequency: 31.2~835 KHz (H) / 48~500 Hz (V)
• Activated range: 48~500 Hz
• Refresh rate: 500 Hz
• Response time: 0.03 ms (GtG)
• Dynamic refresh rate technology: AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro
• HDR support: DisplayHDR True Black 500
• Video ports: 2x HDMI™ 2.1 (WQHD@500Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), 1x Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 15W PD
• Audio ports: 1x Headphone-out
• Viewing angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
• Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 98% / 99% / 138% (CIE1976 Standard)
• Surface treatment: Anti-Reflection
• Display colors: 1.07B, 10 bits
• Console mode:
  • Supported resolution & refresh rate:
  • 1080p: 60Hz and 120Hz
  • 1440p: 60Hz and 120Hz
  • HDMI™ CEC: Supported
  • VRR: PS5 and Xbox Supported
• Power type: Internal Power Board
• Power input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz
• Adjustment (tilt): -5° ~ 20°
• Adjustment (swivel): -30° ~ 30°
• Adjustment (pivot): -90° ~ 90°
• Adjustment (height): 0 ~ 110 mm
• Kensington lock: Yes
• VESA mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimension with stand (W x D x H): 610 x 242 x 532 mm (24 x 9.5 x 20.9 inch)
• Dimension without stand (W x D x H): 610 x 69 x 356.4 mm (24 x 2.7 x 14 inch)
• Weight (NW / GW): 8 kg (17.6 lbs) / 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs)
• Carton dimension (W x D x H): 820 x 169 x 513 mm (32.2 x 6.6 x 20.1 inch)
• Accessories: 1x DisplayPort Cable (1.4a), 1x HDMI™ Cable (2.1), 1x Power Cord (C13), 1x Quick Guide, 4x VESA Wall Mount Screw, 1x Fiber Cloth
• Support: HDMI™ CEC, PIP/PBP; Non Support: KVM
• Warranty: 3 years (including panel burn-in)

Firmware tested: FW.013

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