MSI - MPG 271QRX vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the MPG 271QRX and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the MPG 271QRX comes out ahead in refresh rate / peak brightness, while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on screen size. Overall, the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.8 vs 65.5), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) 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 screen size.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, 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 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) — 99.25% less. 0.03 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 50.77% more. 98 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 360 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MPG 271QRX or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, MPG 271QRX or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 4ms.
Does MPG 271QRX or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MPG 271QRX, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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