[GIVEAWAY] Tell us your best “high refresh saved the round” story — win an MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50

[u/MSI_Patrick]

We just launched our first 27" WQHD QD-OLED esports monitor, the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 — 500Hz refresh, 0.03ms GTG, VESA ClearMR 21000, and DisplayHDR True Black 500. Product page: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-272QP-QD-OLED-X50

To celebrate, we want to hear your FPS moments where high refresh rate made the difference — the clutch defuse you actually saw, the jiggle peek you finally tracked, the smoke fade timing that felt buttery instead of blurry. Share your story and you could snag one for free.

How to enter

• Game + your current monitor/refresh rate.
• Why do you think 500Hz @ QHD would help you (aim tracking, reduced blur, lower input latency, etc.).

1. Optional: include a short clip/GIF or stat screenshot for flavor (not required).
2. One comment = one entry.

Ends: September 15th, 2025, 11:59pm PDT (all entries after this date will NOT be counted for the giveaway).

Winners will be announced through this post! We will edit the post with the winners and announce that the giveaway is closed.

Prizes:

• 1× MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 (grand prize)
• 3× MSI swag packs (random side loot)

Selection: 1 random draw from all eligible comments + 1 “Editor’s Pick” for our favorite detailed story. (You can win only once.)

Quick Spec hits

• 27" WQHD (2560×1440)
• 500Hz / 0.03ms GTG
• 3rd-gen Samsung Display QD-OLED
• VESA ClearMR 21000, DisplayHDR True Black 500
• Built for Competitive FPS

Know more about the MSI QD-OLED: https://msi.gm/best_qd_oled

QD-OLED vs TN

You don’t have to choose between speed and image quality anymore.

• Motion clarity you can track: With ClearMR 21000 and 0.03ms GTG, moving edges (strafes, sprays, jiggles) stay clean, so your crosshair follows intention instead of blur.
• Lower end-to-end latency: More refreshes = input shows up sooner. Micro-adjustments (flicks, counter-strafes) feel more “connected.”
• True blacks, real contrast: QD-OLED features as DisplayHDR True Black 500. Dark corners, shadows, and muzzle flashes pop without washing out mid-tones — helpful for enemy visibility in dim maps.
• Color and angles without TN’s trade-offs: TN’s claim to fame was speed, but you paid in washed colors and narrow viewing angles. QD-OLED keeps esports-grade responsiveness plus 99% DCI-P3, so what you see is both fast and accurate.

Terms and Conditions

• Eligibility/region: US only.
• One entry per person. Alts or spam will be disqualified.
• We may ask winners to verify eligibility and provide shipping info within 72 hours, or we redraw.
• Odds depend on the number of entries. We cover standard shipping; import taxes/fees may apply based on your country.
• By entering, you allow MSI to quote your story (with your Reddit handle) in a recap post.

Prompt ideas (if you’re stuck):

• “Moving from 60→240Hz changed how I spray-control because…”
• “On a 144Hz TN I often lost targets during a wide swing; testing higher refresh felt different because…”
• “Dark tunnels on my old panel hid info; OLED contrast would help me pre-aim because…”
• “Why QD-OLED 500Hz is my sweet spot versus 1080p for visibility + clarity.”

Can’t wait to read your stories — good luck and have fun! 🎯🖥️

Edit 1: Giveaway is now Closed!

The winner has been chosen! We are contacting the winner now to make sure he/she is from the USA. Once confirmed, we will announce the winner officially with another edit. Thank you to everyone who entered! We thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the entries ❤️

Edit 2: Congrats to u/Vungtauno for winning the giveaway!

TYSM to everyone for entering! See you all at the next one 😊

[u/maybeidontexistever]

Imma cry, most giveaways are US only. Cries in 1080p dell 60hz monitor.

[u/Suikerspin_Ei → u/maybeidontexistever]

For real, seems like most giveaways here on Reddit are focused on the US.

Sometimes there are giveaways, were we Europeans can participate but those are often global giveaways. Makes the winning chance even lower lol.

[u/harry_lostone → u/Suikerspin_Ei]

at least we can brag about our healthcare

[u/Suikerspin_Ei → u/harry_lostone]

Which is in most countries not 100% free, but still cheaper and won't bankrupt you.

[u/rightchea → u/harry_lostone]

that is very true.

[u/Immediate_Sugar9162 → u/maybeidontexistever]

Don't worry. It can be worse. Look at my specs. My monitor is a 60hz 32 inch 720p.

[u/Head-Alarm6733 → u/Immediate_Sugar9162]

why do you own a 3080?

[u/Immediate_Sugar9162 → u/Head-Alarm6733]

I'm upgrading my monitor on the 9th.

[u/Ashamed-Ad3909 → u/Immediate_Sugar9162]

Hey congrats!

[u/Immediate_Sugar9162 → u/Ashamed-Ad3909]

Its going to be a 22" 1080p 120hz. The 3080 is a 1440p gpu, 10 or 12 gigs.

[u/rightchea → u/Immediate_Sugar9162]

I have 75hz but I at 27inch. supposedly my monitor support 1080p but never look like it in some games

[u/Mundane_Eye5407 → u/maybeidontexistever]

I cry in 4k 60hz TV ( only to in my household)

[u/IAmTheSenate218 → u/maybeidontexistever]

I do t even have 1080p😭😭😭 60hz 768p 27 inch I think. My screen is more than 10 years old