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Dell Alienware AW2725D vs MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
Product A: Dell
96 of 172 known
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Product B: MSI
113 of 172 known
Dell Alienware AW2725Q
BenQ MOBIUZ EX271UZ
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
ViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED
Dell Alienware AW3425DW
Dell Alienware AW2726DM
GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q5P
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG
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Dell Alienware AW2725Q
BenQ MOBIUZ EX271UZ
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMR
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
ViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED
Dell Alienware AW3425DW
Dell Alienware AW2726DM
GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q5P
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG84 of 164 fields differ
- 44 different values
- 40 known for one only
- 36 the same
- 44 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 500HzMSI is 220 Hz higher.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 25.3WB: 40WDell is 14.7 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 300nitsMSI is 50 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
2560 × 1440Native for both
A280Hz
B500Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- ADell: 609.5 × 355.6 mm
- BMSI: 609.3 × 373.9 mm
We have no stand height for MSI, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A6.35kg
B8.4kg
Weight without stand
A3.92kg
B5.5kg
Box weight
A9.09kg
B12.9kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
110ppi
110.8ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Active display area
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 explicitly gives 590.42 x 333.72 mm active area. No image-only dimensions are calculated.
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Published maker display area conflicts with native resolution multiplied by published 0.2292 mm pitch. The cause is unstated, so pixel pitch is omitted.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published area conflicts with resolution multiplied by published pitch. No explanation is stated, so pitch is omitted.
Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725D user guide technical panel type: Quantum Dot OLED.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725D user guide technical panel type: Quantum Dot OLED.
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
None (self-emissive)6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
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Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
DCI-P3 coverage
99.3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: DCI-P3 99.3% CIE 1976 typical.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: DCI-P3 99.3% CIE 1976 typical.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Claimed Delta E
12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: average Delta E <1 in sRGB. Separate DCI-P3 average <2 is not substituted.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: average Delta E <1 in sRGB. Separate DCI-P3 average <2 is not substituted.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Global accessories explicitly 1x Color Report. Own review unboxing confirms calibration report.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 gives native panel contrast. Current AW2725D page labels same number dynamic, so manual takes precedence.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 gives native panel contrast. Current AW2725D page labels same number dynamic, so manual takes precedence.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: HDR peak 1000 at APL 3%. Mode and duration are not stated.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: HDR peak 1000 at APL 3%. Mode and duration are not stated.
1,000nits1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Peak 1000 mode typical 1000 nits at 3% APL. True Black 500 typical 515 nits at 10% APL is a different mode and window.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
HDR peak test window
3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at APL 3%. APL is the published stimulus condition, not an asserted 3% physical white window.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at APL 3%. APL is the published stimulus condition, not an asserted 3% physical white window.
Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2725D
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 280Hz10-bit | 280HzDSC |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.
BMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1a, 1.4 | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 500HzDSC | 500Hz10-bit | 500Hz |
Source2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current global specification Note expressly native 500 maxima per input. Manual p27 PC table splits HDMI DSC On 500 versus DSC Off rows, so HDMI 500 is DSC On. DP UHBR20 native 500 Hz 10-bit without DSC and DP 1.4 fallback with DSC are explicitly stated in exact review. USB-C 500 Hz DSC/bit/chroma conditions are not stated and omitted. No unproved lower-resolution maxima are assigned from preset tables.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly 1440p 500 Hz 10-bit with DP 2.1 UHBR20 and without DSC. DP 1.4 fallback requires DSC, as does HDMI 2.1. USB-C operating conditions remain unknown.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
500Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
500Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
500Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
280Hz
500Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
500Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
280Hz
500Hz
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro. Earlier FW.014 review reports absent AMD certification at testing. Current maker claim takes precedence. Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR come from manual pp16 and 27.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: maker grey-to-grey claim 0.03 ms.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: maker grey-to-grey claim 0.03 ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026MPRT p15 disables Adaptive-Sync. Timing p27 says HDMI VRR synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync. Exact own review expressly no BFI with VRR.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own MPRT test expressly cannot operate together with VRR.
Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
1.13ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own exact MPG 271QR FW.014 chart at 500 Hz publishes Average Initial Time 1.13 ms across 30 ordered transitions between RGB 0/51/102/153/204/255, RGB 5 tolerance. OSRTT, calibrated and warmed up. Chart Overdrive N/A, FPS Limit 1000 and V-Sync True. Input, resolution setting and OSRTT software version unstated. Chart abbreviates model as MPG271QX50 while article and asset explicitly identify 271QR. Separate complete 1.07 ms/perceived 1.19 ms and white-black-white 3.4 ms are not substituted. Review warns apparent overshoot/slower traces reflect instrument limits. The maker 0.03 ms is a stated minimum. This tested mean is a different statistic and endpoint.12Measurementdisplayninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSI-MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50-Response-Time-500Hz.pngRead 8 October 2026Directly viewed own exact-model response matrix. Published Average Initial Time 1.13 ms, RGB 5 tolerance, 500 Hz, overdrive N/A, FPS limit 1000, V-Sync True. No mean is calculated from rounded cell values.13Owner's manualandymanic.github.io/OSRTTDocs/docs/getting-started/the-basicsRead 8 October 2026Tool maker defines six RGB levels spaced 51 as 30 transitions and Initial Response Time as the standard threshold measurement. Complete and perceived statistics have different endpoints. The exact chart supplies the selected RGB 5 tolerance.
Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2725D
| Type | Version | Count | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Yes | 1.4 and 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available | 1.4 and 2.3 |
BMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | Yes | 2.3 |
| DisplayPort | 2.1a | 1 | 80 | Yes | 2.3 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Maker counts and versions. Main page supplies HDMI 48 Gbps and DP UHBR20 total 80 Gbps. Exact own review supplies DSC on HDMI and DP 1.4 fallback. USB-C DSC capability remains unproven rather than inferred from bandwidth.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50Read 5 October 2026Console mode explicitly HDMI 2.1 full 48 Gbps. DP UHBR20 expressly 80 Gbps. Generic section 4K 240 capability is about interface bandwidth and not an accepted 4K mode on this native 1440p panel.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact connectivity explicitly DP 1.4 fallback DSC and HDMI DSC. DSC capability is retained despite UHBR20 permitting native 500 Hz without compression.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/th/monitor/MPG%20271QR%20QD-OLED%20X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact named regional maker sheet explicitly lists HDMI HDCP 2.3 and DisplayPort HDCP 2.3. Only these two previously missing version cells are added. Other HDCP versions and USB-C HDCP are not inferred.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1a
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications physical HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications physical HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026AW2725D USB-C is explicitly data-only downstream, not a video input.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026AW2725D USB-C is explicitly data-only downstream, not a video input.
USB-C power delivered
15W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Data-only USB-C downstream charging up to 15 W. It is not video-capable laptop USB-C input.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Data-only USB-C downstream charging up to 15 W. It is not video-capable laptop USB-C input.
98W1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Manual p7 explicitly 20 V/4.9 A = 98 W, current maker page and main agree. Sheet feature text says 90 W while same sheet specifications and connection diagram say 98 W. Detailed manual electrical profile takes precedence.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact electrical profile p7 states 20 V/4.9 A, up to 98 W. Other selectable PD profiles are 5 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 12 V/3 A and 15 V/3 A. This detailed profile takes precedence over stale 90 W sheet feature text.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications and connection diagram explicitly state 98 W. Feature text on the same sheet says 90 W. Exact manual p7 electrical profile 20 V/4.9 A establishes 98 W and takes precedence.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2725D
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 5Gbps | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20261 physical USB Type-B upstream, published as USB 5Gbps. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed alone.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 and Product features printed p7 explicitly identifies Type-B USB 5Gbps upstream. Literal speed is retained without inventing a numbered revision.
BMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2.0 | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2725D
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 5Gbps | 1 |
| USB-C | 5Gbps | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026One USB 5Gbps Type-A and one USB-C 5Gbps peripheral downstream socket. USB-C is data-only with up to 15 W charging. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 explicitly identifies USB-A 5Gbps and USB-C 5Gbps downstream. Type-C is data only with up to 15 W charging. No Type-C video input is inferred.
BMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
KVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Optical out
Picture in picture
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available
Audio and camera
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Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
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Not available
Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Not available
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Navi Key p11 and Macro Key p7. Exact own review confirms assignable G Key and all OSD changes through Gaming Intelligence. Power-only button is not counted.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50Read 5 October 2026Maker PC and Android apps change brightness, contrast and other display settings.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-271qr-qd-oled-x50-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review says all OSD-related adjustments can be made with Gaming Intelligence.
Desktop software
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026AlienFX Lighting OSD section lists LED-zone 20 colours with RGB codes.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026AlienFX Lighting OSD section lists LED-zone 20 colours with RGB codes.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
AI Crosshair, AI Vision, Optix Scope, Timer, Refresh Rate2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026
OLED care
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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Panel Health indicator2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026OLED PANEL MAINTENANCE menu: Pixel Refresh after four cumulative hours plus OSD panel health indicator.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026OLED PANEL MAINTENANCE menu: Pixel Refresh after four cumulative hours plus OSD panel health indicator.
Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection, V-Split Detection, Auto DIM Control, AI Care Sensor, Adaptive DIM2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_271QR_QD-OLED_X50v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named functions pp14 and 21-22. Adaptive DIM is user-attention dimming, while Auto DIM Control detects static images. Reminder intervals depend on firmware and are not flattened into fixed fields.
Burn-in covered by warranty
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width609.51Height (lowest)406.41Height (highest)516.41Depth206mm(24 × 16 to 20.3 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.
Width609.3Depth241.9mm(24 × 9.5 in)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Published 416.1 mm stand height is unlabelled. No minimum or maximum endpoint is assigned.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published 416.1 mm height is unlabelled as a stand-position endpoint and omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width609.51Height355.58Depth69.48mm(24 × 14 × 2.7 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Width609.3Height373.9Depth72.3mm(24 × 14.7 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Stand footprint
Width240Depth206mm(9.4 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Weight with stand
6.35kg(14 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.
8.4kg(18.5 lb)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Net 8.4 kg matches exact manual p26 assembled monitor. Bare weight is unstated and not inferred.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Weight without stand
3.92kg(8.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.
Box dimensions
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Width852Height505Depth165mm(33.5 × 19.9 × 6.5 in)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Published carton 852 x 165 x 505 mm W x D x H. A different outer-carton scope is not invented.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Box weight
9.09kg(20 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.
Power
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Power supply
Internal1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 20269EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2395382_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Canonical exact-model fiche explicitly internal power supply.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
24.16W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.
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Power use (max)
120W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
25W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2395382Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode SDR 25 W. Manual Power On <250 W under Typical is an unscoped bound, so no typical or maximum draw is inferred.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2395382_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Canonical fiche explicitly states the on-mode SDR power demand, matching the stored published API value.
Power use HDR (EU label)
40W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2395382Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode HDR 40 W. USB load inclusion is unstated.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2395382_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Canonical fiche explicitly states the on-mode HDR power demand, matching the stored published API value.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.
EU energy class SDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country or region), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker, Microfiber Cloth2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.
Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Type-B to A Cable, VESA Wall Mount Screws, Fiber Cloth, Color Report1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Global sheet accessories plus manual p3 core monitor and stand inventory. Generic manual marks DP/HDMI optional by country. Global explicit bundle is retained with regional qualification.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Accessories explicitly lists one HDMI 2.1 cable, DP 2.1a cable, C13 cord, quick guide, Type-B to A cable, fibre cloth, colour report and four VESA screws. Manual p3 supplies core monitor and stand contents. Regional cable variation remains qualified.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2725D
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m) | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m) | 1 |
| HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m) | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.
BMSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort 2.1a | 1 |
| Power Cord (C13) | 1 |
| USB Type-B to A | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Global maker accessories explicitly count one of each cable. Manual p3 regional options qualify DP/HDMI.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original Accessories list explicitly supplies numeric cable counts. Manual generic regional contents call DP/HDMI optional.
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement for one bright pixel during the limited hardware warranty1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Premium Panel Exchange: even one bright pixel allows panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty.
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdf1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50/SpecificationRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-271QR-QD-OLED-X50.pdfRead 8 October 2026Opened original global two-page MSI datasheet, generated September 23, 2026. Exact model MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50.
Manual
dl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official Dell AW2725D user guide, May 2025 Rev. A00, 59 pages. Original URL opened through web text extraction. Direct download returns 403. Matching original maker document is readable at the public Geizhals mirror.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Public Geizhals copy of the exact Dell AW2725D user guide, May 2025 Rev. A00, 59 pages. Official manual_url remains the maker URL. Identity, title and technical tables independently matched.
EPREL registration number
23953824EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2395382Read 5 October 2026Exact MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, published version 2. July regulatory market placement is not retail availability.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2395382_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Canonical supplier fiche explicitly exact MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, registration 2395382. It confirms 25 W SDR, 40 W HDR, F/G classes. Regulatory July placement is not retail availability.
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