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MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED

86
Highly rated
Average of 7 professional reviews
6 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 74–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.9 · 4 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 89

MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLEDImage: MSI

7 professional reviewers tested the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TweakTown, Tom's Guide, XDA Developers and 4 more

The catch: It is expensive and slightly dim.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    TweakTownHands-on review

    MSI's first 27-inch 4K QD-OLED is hailed as superb, with sharp, colourful images and very fast response.

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  2. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    Tom's Guide rates it among the best gaming monitors, with vivid accurate color and smooth play, though it looks slightly dim and costs a lot.

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  3. 90
    XDA DevelopersHands-on review · 2025

    XDA finds a high-performing, visually stunning 4K QD-OLED in a compact size, but its price is steep.

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  4. 80
    Club386Hands-on review · 2025

    A compact 27-inch 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that keeps the flagship speed, colour and connectivity of its bigger sibling at a lower price.

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  5. 89est.
    eurogamer.netNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Called a fantastic, easy-to-recommend monitor for high-end PCs, with excellent calibration, sharp text and strong features.

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  6. 83est.
    Game RantNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A sharp, responsive 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with better text clarity and many burn-in countermeasures.

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  7. 74est.
    Monitors UnboxedNo printed score · Video review · 2025

    The MSI MPG 272URX is a high-performing 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with excellent text clarity and motion performance.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality6 of 7
Performance5 of 7

What critics dislike most

Price5 of 7
Brightness2 of 7

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Common questions

Is the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. It is expensive and slightly dim.

Do critics agree about the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED?

Broad agreement: scores range from 74 (Monitors Unboxed) to 95 (TweakTown), a spread of 21 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED?

Price (5 of 7 reviews), Brightness (2 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.