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If you haven't already seen our review of the MSI MPG 321URX, I'd recommend giving it a quick run over as there are plenty of similarities between the two screens. That starts with the design, as the MPG 271QRX is effectively a scaled down version of the 32in model – apart from the size, there's very little to tell them apart.
That means the display is almost entirely matte-black, with a bezel-less design on the front, while the grey chin measures approximately 14mm thick. The rear is home to the MSI dragon logo and a small RGB zone above the stand, though it's very small and obviously not visible from the front.
I appreciate that MSI is kept its square-ish stand foot, too, instead of the large v-shaped feet we typically see. That said, as with the 321URX, the stand and rear of the monitor do feel a little plasticky considering the price point, but once setup on your desk it's not a particular concern.
We get a full array of ergonomic adjustment from the stand, too. This includes up to 110mm of height adjustment, 30 degrees of swivel both left and right, tilt from -5 to +20 degrees, alongside 90 degree pivot both left and right, so you can use the screen vertically if you wish. VESA 100×100 mounts are also supported for those wishing to use a third-party stand or arm.
As for the port selection on offer, MSI has opted for 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1 (all three of which can drive 1440p at 360Hz), while there's a USB-C that also supports DP Alt mode alongside 90W power delivery. A Type-B upstream feeds the two USB Type-A downstream ports, and KVM functionality is also supported.
Positioned centrally on the rear of the screen, we also find a small joystick used to navigate the OSD, flanked by two buttons – one is a simple power button, the other is a customisable option which can be configured using MSI's GamingIntelligence software.
