Between the M27Q X and MPG 271QRX, the M27Q X comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 271QRX wins on usb-c power delivery and peak brightness. Overall, the M27Q X scores 65.7 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.7 vs 70.8), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The M27Q X 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 usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, freesync, 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 Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 553.33% more. 98 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 90.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 0.3 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 360 Hz vs 240 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 7.61% more. 99 % vs 92 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 240Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 0.3ms.
Does M27Q X or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 15W on M27Q X, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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