Monitors / Comparison

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800

Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 500 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate100
Resolution80
Panel100
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800

26.7″ · 3840×2160 · 240 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution100
Panel100
Verdict

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800
94Gear score94
26.5″Screen size26.7″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
500 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
OLEDPanelOLED

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800 better?

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S27HG800 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).