42 facts in comparison
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S vs MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
This comparison puts the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 side by side — two monitors measured against the same 42-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 finishes ahead, 83 to 72 — a solid lead.
The single biggest measurable gap is refresh rate: 360 Hz vs 165 Hz. None of our retail partners currently lists the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S, so availability may be limited and price cannot factor into this comparison. A transparency note before you dive in: the spec sheets are Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S 76% and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 86% complete. Anything unverified shows as Unknown and is left out of the scores — we never estimate a missing value.
Where the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S beats the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
- A slightly bigger screen ?27" (68.58 cm) vs 26.5" (67.31 cm)
- A much higher refresh rate ?360 Hz vs 165 Hz
Where the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 beats the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S
- 4K Resolution ?4K vs 1440p
- A much higher contrast ratio ?1500000:1 vs 1000000:1
- True Black 400 HDR ?True Black 400 vs HDR10
- A much higher pixel density ?166 ppi vs 109 ppi
- More HDMI ports ?2 vs 1
- Has USB-C ?
Key real-world differences
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
- Refresh ratePicture360 Hz vs 165 Hz — 2.2× more for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S
Higher refresh rates are smoother for gaming and scrolling.
The step from 60 to 120 Hz is obvious; differences above 120 Hz are far subtler in everyday use.
- ResolutionPicture1440p vs 4K — advantage MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
The total pixel count; higher is sharper.
- USB-CConnectivityNo vs Yes — only the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 has it
A USB-C input, often with power delivery for laptops.
- HDMI portsConnectivity1 vs 2 — 2× more for the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
More HDMI inputs connect more devices.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
- Best for connectivity MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 takes the category 100 to 55 — driven by USB-C (No vs Yes).
- Best for features MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 takes the category 100 to 0.
- The safe all-rounder MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 83.
Where each one falls short
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S
- Resolution: 1440p vs 4K
- USB-C: No vs Yes
- HDR: HDR10 vs True Black 400
- 10 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
- Refresh rate: 360 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 6 specs are unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
Drag the sliders to weight each category and re-rank the products to suit your priorities.
Score breakdown
Picture
Gaming
Ergonomics & design
Connectivity
Features
Specs last verified September 2, 2026Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S: 32 of 42 specs verified (76%)MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16: 36 of 42 specs verified (86%)Unverified specs show as Unknown — never estimated, never scored
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The bottom line
The MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 comes out ahead, scoring 83 to 72 on our VS Score. It leads on Picture, Connectivity and Features.
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