Between the ThinkVision P27u-20 and MPG 271QRX, the ThinkVision P27u-20 comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate / peak brightness. Overall, the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 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 12.5 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.
Pick the ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
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 dci-p3 coverage, screen size, so those specs do not 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 Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 2.04% more. 100 W vs 98 W.
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) — 99.50% less. 0.03 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | 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 | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 6 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 Wlead | 98 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ThinkVision P27u-20 or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ThinkVision P27u-20 or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 6ms.
Does ThinkVision P27u-20 or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 100W on ThinkVision P27u-20, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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