What it is
The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 is a 26.5-inch flat gaming monitor built on QD-OLED panel technology. It runs at 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution with a 500Hz maximum refresh rate and 1ms response time. Colour coverage hits 99% DCI-P3 and 138% sRGB — figures that matter in both competitive gaming and colour-sensitive work. It ships with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA Adaptive Sync support, plus MSI OLED Care 2.0 to protect panel longevity.
Who it's for
This monitor suits competitive gamers who want every frame advantage a 500Hz panel can give, without sacrificing image quality. It's also a strong pick for designers or video editors who need accurate colour in a display that doubles as a gaming screen after hours. The full ergonomic stand — height, tilt, swivel, and pivot — makes it practical for long sessions in professional or home-office setups.
Why it's good
QD-OLED delivers contrast that IPS and VA panels can't match — 1,500,000:1 typical — with true blacks and wide 178° viewing angles in both directions. At 500Hz you're not just future-proofing; you're getting genuinely smoother motion at high frame rates where it's visible. Connectivity is well spec'd: two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4a, and a USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 15W power delivery. Flicker-free and Low Blue Light tech are included, and the 3-year warranty gives commercial buyers a sensible safety net.
When to choose it
Choose this when you need a high-refresh WQHD display that also holds up for colour work. If 1080p at 240Hz is already in place and the next step is genuine image quality alongside frame rate, this is the right move up. It's less suited to anyone who needs built-in speakers or a USB hub — those aren't on board. For a straight gaming-only purchase on a tighter budget, a QD-OLED panel at this level may be more than required; for users who'll use every bit of what it offers, the price is fair.
Specifications
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Performance | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Built-in camera | No |
| AMD FreeSync type | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | No |
| VESA Adaptive Sync support | Yes |
| Low Blue Light technology | Yes |
| Flicker-free technology | Yes |
| Brand specific technologies | MSI OLED Care 2.0, QD Premium Color |
| Display | |
| Display brightness (typical) | 300 cd/m² |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Display number of colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Colour gamut | 99% |
| Maximum refresh rate | 500 Hz |
| sRGB coverage (typical) | 138% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 98% |
| HD type | Wide Quad HD |
| Display technology | QD-OLED |
| Viewing angle, horizontal | 178° |
| Viewing angle, vertical | 178° |
| Pixel pitch | 0.2292 x 0.2292 mm |
| Horizontal scan range | 31.2 - 835 kHz |
| Vertical scan range | 48 - 500 Hz |
| Viewable size, horizontal | 59 cm |
| Viewable size, vertical | 33.4 cm |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Display diagonal | 67.3 cm (26.5") |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1500000:1 |
| Display brightness (peak) | 500 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Colour depth | 8 bit |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 69 cm |
| Colour gamut standard | DCI-P3 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | No |
| Built-in camera | No |
| Design | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Product colour | Black |
| Frameless design | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Built-in camera | No |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Built-in USB hub | No |
| USB Type-C downstream ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone out | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4a |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery up to | 15 W |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Height (without stand) | 356.4 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 69 mm |
| Width (without stand) | 610 mm |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Power supply type | Internal |
| Weight (with stand) | 8 kg |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Ergonomics | |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Panel mounting interface | 100 x 100 mm |
| Swivelling | Yes |
| Swivel angle range | -30 - 30° |
| Tilt angle range | -5 - 20° |
| Pivot | Yes |
| Pivot angle | -90 - 90° |
| Height adjustment | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Tilt adjustment | Yes |
| Adjustable height (max) | 11 cm |
| Power | |
| Power supply type | Internal |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | F |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | G |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 25.4 kWh |
| Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours | 29 kWh |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Height (without stand) | 356.4 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 69 mm |
| Width (without stand) | 610 mm |
| Width (with stand) | 610 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 242 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 532 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 8 kg |
| Package width | 820 mm |
| Package depth | 169 mm |
| Package height | 513 mm |
| Package weight | 11.5 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 820 mm |
| Package depth | 169 mm |
| Package height | 513 mm |
| Package weight | 11.5 kg |
| Package type | Box |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cables included | DisplayPort, HDMI, Power |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cables included | DisplayPort, HDMI, Power |
| Other features | |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% |
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
| Brand specific technologies | MSI OLED Care 2.0, QD Premium Color |
| Height (without stand) | 356.4 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 69 mm |
| Width (without stand) | 610 mm |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery up to | 15 W |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| Power supply type | Internal |
| Display brightness (peak) | 500 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen | No |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Package type | Box |
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