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MSI Optix AG32CQ Monitor
MSI Optix AG32CQ
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Editiorial reviews
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4.4 out of 5
11 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
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4.1 out of 5
12 user ratings
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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’s 27-inch Optix MPG27CQ monitor offers extended color, FreeSync and a 144Hz refresh rate with cool lighting effects and the promise of premium gaming.Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
34 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
34 user ratings
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General

Screen size27.0 in31.5 in31.5 in31.5 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²400.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Black
  • Black
  • Black,Grey,Red
Black
Panel designFlatCurvedCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubyesnoyesno
Touchscreenno
N/A
nono
Built-in cameranononono
Screen surfaceMatte
N/A
GlossMatte
Built-in speakersyes
N/A
nono

Dimensions

Height adjustment4.72 in3.94 in3.94 in
N/A
Height (min-max)< 552
N/A
490.02 - 590.02< 512
Height (without stand)14.29 in16.76 in16.76 in20.16 in
Height with stand21.75 in18.93 in23.23 in
N/A
Depth (with stand)9.37 in9.19 in11.78 in8.23 in
Depth (without stand)2.6 in3.79 in4.65 in
N/A
Width (with stand)24.4 in28.09 in28.09 in28.46 in
Weight246.92 oz
N/A
324.52 oz233.87 oz
Weight (without stand)
N/A
N/A
13.01 lb
N/A

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of USB 2.0 port0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
N/A
2
N/A
USB connectors (total)2
N/A
2
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
N/A
no
N/A
Number of component inputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Composite inputno
N/A
no
N/A
Number of composite inputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
DisplayPortyes
N/A
yesyes
DVI Portnononoyes
HDCPyesyesyes
N/A
HDMIyesyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity1211
Number of HDMI inputs1
N/A
11
HDMI version1.42.02.02.0
Headphone outputyesyesyes
N/A
Headphone outputs quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
S-video inputno
N/A
no
N/A
Number of s-video inputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Thunderboltno
N/A
no
N/A
USB for videono
N/A
no
N/A
VGA inno
N/A
noyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
N/A
21
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort version1.21.21.21.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
N/A
Standard
N/A
MHLno
N/A
no
N/A
DVI-D ports quantity
N/A
N/A
N/A
1

Image properties

Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
N/A
2560 x 1440 px2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
N/A
2560x14402560x1440
Refresh rate165.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HD
N/A
Wide Quad HDWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
N/A
N/A
16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
N/A
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)100.0 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
N/A
N/A
85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:13000:1
N/A
100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
N/A
3000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLEDLCDLED
BacklightLED backlightLED backlightLEDLED
Panel typeIPSVAVAVA
Response time (GtG)4.0 ms
N/A
4.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time4.0 ms1.0 ms4.0 ms1.0 ms
Image delay< 1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pixel size0.01 in
N/A
0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)nononono
Adaptive synchronizationyes
N/A
yesyes
HDRnoyesno
N/A
VESA mountyesyesyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm100x100mm100x100mm75x75mm
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
N/A
AMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

Energy efficiency classBG
N/A
N/A
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
N/A
None
N/A
Operational power consumption< 90
N/A
< 43< 60
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
N/A
Power consumption (typical)90.0 W40.8 W43.0 W60.0 W

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