MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" vs Dell E1916HV 19"
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
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
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
This 24-inch monitor is praised for its affordability, solid picture quality for everyday office tasks, and VGA connectivity, which is a must for users with older computers or KVM switches. However, the flimsy stand and lack of HDMI/DVI are noted downsides, and the VGA-only input may disappoint gamers. Setup on a Mac Mini required some adjustments but was ultimately successful.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good picture quality for office tasks
- VGA connectivity for legacy devices
- Lightweight design
- Decent black levels for gaming
Cons
- Flimsy stand
- No HDMI or DVI ports
- VGA-only input limits modern use
- Setup on Mac requires adjustments
- Desktop icons may rearrange on wake
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" | Dell E1916HV 19" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 19" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 85% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 million colors |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | — | 14W★ |
| Weight | 8.00 kg | 2.99 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.