HP E45C G5 44.5" vs MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27"
HP E45C G5 44.5" Black 2024
HP
55 Overall Score
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MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP E45C G5 44.5" Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
92 out of 100 high confidence 30 reviews
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the 240Hz refresh rate and fast response time as ideal for gaming, and many appreciate the included OLED Care features and 3-year burn-in warranty. A few minor concerns include a glossy screen that may not suit everyone and one report of a dead pixel, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and vibrancy
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- 240Hz refresh rate with fast response time
- Great HDR performance
- OLED Care features reduce burn-in risk
Cons
- Glossy screen may cause reflections
- One report of a dead pixel
- Brightness may be too high for some
- Firmware update requires DisplayPort cable
Picture quality 25
Color accuracy 20
Refresh rate and response time 18
Hdr performance 12
Oled care and warranty 10
Build quality 8
Scores
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Specifications
| HP E45C G5 44.5" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 3 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 55W★ | — |
| Weight | 10.12 kg | 8.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
HP E45C G5 44.5" Black 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong display (75th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27"
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
