MSI
MSI Modern MD271UL 27"
The MSI Modern MD271UL 27" lands as a entry-level 4k monitor, built around 27 in.
27/100
27 in60 HzIPSTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort3840x216016:9
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Why we rate it
- 3.5 mm jack
- Adaptive-Sync
- Tilt
- Above-average hdmi ports
- No kvm switch
- No g-sync
Score profile
Scored against the 4k monitors classWhere the MSI Modern MD271UL 27" wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Resolution3840
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits
Colour depth8
sRGB coverage139
DCI-P3 coverage99
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort
Contrast ratio1000
Ports
HDMI ports2
HDMI version2
DisplayPort1
DisplayPort version1.2
USB-C1
USB-C Power Delivery65 W
3.5 mm jackYes
Gaming features
Adaptive-SyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
Weight5.75 kg
Build
Chassis materialAluminium
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMSI Modern MD271UL 27" vs LG LG UltraFine 32UR550K-B
MSI Modern MD271UL 27"LG UltraFine 32UR550K-B
| MSIMSI Modern MD271UL 27"This page | LGLG UltraFine 32UR550K-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27 /100 | 29 /100Better |
| Size | 27 " | 32 " |
| Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | VA |
| Response | — | 4 ms |
| HDR certified | TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort | HDR10 |
| Peak | 300 nits | — |
Who it's for
Is the MSI Modern MD271UL 27" right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 4k monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier 4k monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MSI Modern MD271UL 27" worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 27/100 against other 4k monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the MSI Modern MD271UL 27"?
Its 3.5 mm jack stands out, whether you can monitor audio straight from the device.
How does it compare to the LG UltraFine 32UR500K-B?
The LG UltraFine 32UR500K-B scores 29/100 versus this one at 27/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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