Between the PD2730S and MPG 271QRX, the PD2730S comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The PD2730S doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MPG 271QRX if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MPG 271QRX is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 500.00% more. 360 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 2.08% more. 98 W vs 96 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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