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MSI Optix MAG27C Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27C
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Editiorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
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50 %
4 stars
25 %
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25 %
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4 editorial reviews
The MSI Optix MAG271CQR is a decent 1440p monitor with a VA panel and a great design. It delivers great gaming performance, with an excellent response time, low ...Read more
MSI Optix MAG271CQR is a 144 Hz curved gaming monitor with QHD resolution, high-contrast VA, FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility, plus stylish RGB lighting.Read more
MSI Optix MAG271CQR (Monitor): 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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MSI Optix MAG27CQ Tired of having a display that doesn't tick all those lovely buzz words off your checklist? If you are, then the MSI Optix is the way to go. Offering a 2560 x 1440 display, it offers double the pixels of a full HD 1080p display, giving you increased detail in your games and increased desktop real estate. If that wasn't enough, it runs at a blazing fast 144Hz for silky smooth gameplay and a massive boost over the more common 60Hz panels. Still not enough? How about an 1800R curved panel for a more immersive viewing experience,Read more
The MSI Optix MPG27CQ is a decent 27", 1440p monitor with deep blacks and excellent gaming features. It has outstanding low input lag, an excellent response time...Read more
MSI's Optix MAG27CQ and MPG27CQ monitors check a lot of boxes on the feature list: 27" curved monitors with 1440p resolutions, FreeSync support, 144Hz refresh rates, and...Read more
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3.8 out of 5
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General

Screen size23.8 in31.5 in27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²350.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack
Panel designFlatFlatCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnonoyesno
Built-in cameranononono
Screen surfaceMatteMatteMatteMatte
Touchscreen
N/A
no
N/A
no
Built-in speakers
N/A
yesnono

Dimensions

Height (without stand)12.64 in19.25 in17.79 in17.76 in
Height with stand16.47 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Depth (with stand)6.73 in10.08 in8.87 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)1.48 in1.38 in
N/A
N/A
Width (with stand)21.24 in29.53 in24.09 in24.37 in
Weight0.1 oz458.56 oz197.53 oz205.65 oz
Height adjustment
N/A
5.91 in
N/A
2.56 in
Height (min-max)
N/A
< 489
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

DVI Portyesnonoyes
HDMInono
N/A
yes
Headphone outputnoyesyes
N/A
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Number of component inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Number of composite inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
HDCP
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Microphone input
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputs quantity
N/A
11
N/A
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Number of s-video inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Thunderbolt
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
USB for video
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
VGA in
N/A
no
N/A
no
Number of DisplayPort inputs
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Number of DisplayPort outputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort version
N/A
1.2
N/A
N/A
Type of DisplayPort connector
N/A
Standard
N/A
N/A
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
N/A
21
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.41.4
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
N/A
N/A
1

Image properties

Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
3840x21601920x10801920x1080
Refresh rate75.0 Hz60.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HDFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit10.0 bit
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %80.0 %
N/A
85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
N/A
100000000:1100000000:1
Display technologyLCDLEDLEDLED
BacklightW-LEDLEDLED backlightLED
Panel typeVAIGZOVAVA
Response time4.0 ms8.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °176.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °176.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Maximum resolution
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Contrast ratio
N/A
800:1
N/A
3000:1
Response time (GtG)
N/A
8.0 ms
N/A
1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Pixel size
N/A
0.01 in
N/A
0.01 in

Features

Cable lock slotyesyesyesyes
Flicker freeyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ascendable and submersible
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Pivot function
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Swivel
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Tiltable
N/A
yesyesyes
Memory card reader
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Plug and Play
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Compatibility

VESA mountyesyesyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm200x200mm100x100mm75x75mm
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
nonono
Adaptive synchronization
N/A
no
N/A
yes
HDR
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Sync technology
N/A
N/A
N/A
AMD Freesync