MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24
Score: 92/100
Gigabyte GS27QA SA
Score: 89/100Rankings
The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 is a 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor that uses a 3rd-generation QD-OLED panel to deliver near-infinite contrast, vibrant colors and an ultra-fast 240 Hz refresh with a 0.03 ms response. It combines high-end visual performance with extensive ergonomics and USB-C connectivity, targeting competitive gamers and color-critical users.
The Gigabyte GS27QA SA is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a fast 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms MPRT response time and AMD FreeSync Premium. It offers solid color accuracy and HDR Ready support but suffers from limited ergonomics and basic HDR implementation.
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26.5 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
240 Hzbest | 180 Hz | |
200 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
— | 1,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.03 msbest | 1 ms |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 26.5 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 240 Hz | 180 Hz |
Panel Type | QD-OLED | Super Speed IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 200 nits | 300 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 0.03 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 138% sRGB | sRGB |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the groundbreaking QD-OLED panel, industry-leading contrast, color gamut and ultra-fast response, while noting limited HDR tuning and a reflective finish.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the monitor as top-tier, praising deep blacks, vivid colors and buttery-smooth gameplay, with complaints mainly about reflectivity and cable-management challenges.
“The blacks are truly black and colors pop like nothing I've seen on a laptop.”
“USB-C makes my desk so tidy, and the 15 W PD actually charges my laptop.”
“The glossy screen reflects my office lights, making dark scenes harder to see.”
Professional reviewers highlight the GS27QA SA's fast Super Speed IPS panel, 180 Hz refresh rate, and robust FreeSync Premium support as strong points for competitive gamers, while noting the lack of height adjustment and only basic HDR support as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the monitor's vivid colors, smooth high-refresh performance, and useful gaming tools like Black Equalizer; common complaints focus on the flimsy, non-adjustable stand, occasional backlight bleed, and missing accessories such as an HDMI cable.
