Between the UltraGear 27GP950-B and MPG 271QRX, the UltraGear 27GP950-B comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B edges ahead on the Mars Score (78.2 vs 70.8), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The UltraGear 27GP950-B 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, response time (gtg), peak brightness, 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 UltraGear 27GP950-B is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 125.00% more. 360 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | — | 98 W |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraGear 27GP950-B or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraGear 27GP950-B or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does UltraGear 27GP950-B or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
MPG 271QRX offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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