MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 10.30 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Black 2024
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49"
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
