MSI MPG 272URX Review (4K/240Hz 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're checking out MSI's MPG 272URX monitor. Utilising a 4th Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung, this screen boasts a 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, much like the MPG 321URX, but now over a more compact 27in screen size. It still promises 1000 nits of peak brightness, effectively instant response times and infinite contrast, so let's dive in and see what this screen is all about.

With the new 4th Generation panels, also referred to as ‘2025 QD-OLED', Samsung isn't making huge changes compared to previous iterations of the technology. The company claims improved durability and better burn-in protection thanks to the new EL 3.0 panel structure, while that also allows for higher pixel densities – as we see here with the 4K resolution over the 27in screen size – without sacrificing brightness.

Apart from that, we're expecting the MSI MPG 272URX to perform similarly to the 3rd Gen 321URX, though it does also boast support for DisplayPort 2.1 at the full UHBR20 bandwidth, meaning you can drive 4K/240Hz without DSC as long as you have a compatible GPU.

 

Specification:

• Display Colors: 1.07B, 10 bits
• Dynamic Refresh Rate Technology: G-Sync Compatible
• Activated Range: 48~240Hz
• HDR Support: DisplayHDR True Black 400
• Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 98% / 99% / 138% (CIE1976 Standard)
• Panel Size: 26.5″
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Panel Resolution: 3840×2160 (UHD)
• Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.153 (H) x 0.153 (V)
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Response Time: 0.03ms (GtG)
• Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Curved: Flat
• Brightness: SDR: 250
• HDR: 450 (Typ.) (True Black 400 with 10% APL)
• Contrast Ratio: 1500000:1 (Typ.)
• Frameless Design: Yes
• Adjustment (Pivot): -90° ~ 90°
• Panel Type: QD-OLED
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Active Display Area (mm): 589.97 (H) x 332.93 (V)
• Surface Treatment: Anti-glare
• Video Ports:
  • 2x HDMI™ 2.1 (UHD@240Hz)
  • 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20)
  • 1x Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 98W PD
• USB Ports:
  • 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
  • 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B
• Audio Ports: 1x Headphone-out
• Kensington Lock: Yes
• VESA Mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Power Type: Internal Power Board
• Power Input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz
• Adjustment (Tilt): -5° ~ 20°
• Adjustment (Swivel): -30° ~ 30°
• Adjustment (Height): 0 ~ 110 mm
• Warranty: 3 years (including panel burn-in)

Firmware tested: FW.013

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