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Asus VG248QE Monitor
Asus VG248QE
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BenQ XL2411Z Monitor
BenQ XL2411Z
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MSI Optix G27C2 Monitor
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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
9 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
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The MSI G27C2 aims to bring the benefits of a curved screen and VA technology in an affordable package suited for all types of gamersRead more
The MSI Optix G27C is an average VA-type gaming monitor with a fast 144 Hz refresh rate and support for variable refresh rates. It features a simplistic stand wi...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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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
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4.3 out of 5
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General

Screen size24.0 in24.0 in27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²350.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:916:916:9

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Grey
BlackBlack
Panel designFlatFlatCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnononono
Touchscreennononono
Built-in cameranononono
Screen surfaceMatteMatteMatteMatte
Built-in speakersyesyesnono

Dimensions

Height adjustment4.33 in5.12 in2.56 in2.56 in
Height (min-max)< 499.9< 431
N/A
N/A
Height (without stand)13.4 in13.66 in17.76 in17.76 in
Height with stand19.68 in16.97 in
N/A
N/A
Depth (with stand)9.09 in8.74 in9.41 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)2.26 in2.48 in9.41 in
N/A
Width (with stand)22.42 in22.44 in24.37 in24.37 in
Weight (without stand)12.13 lb
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight194.01 oz211.64 oz0.2 oz205.65 oz

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input11
N/A
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
N/A
no
N/A
Number of component inputs00
N/A
N/A
Composite inputno
N/A
no
N/A
Number of composite inputs00
N/A
N/A
DisplayPortyesnoyesyes
DVI Portyesyesyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity111
N/A
HDCPyesyes
N/A
N/A
HDMIyesyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity1211
Number of HDMI inputs1111
HDMI version1.41.21.41.4
Headphone outputyesyesno
N/A
Headphone outputs quantity11
N/A
N/A
S-video inputno
N/A
no
N/A
Number of s-video inputs00
N/A
N/A
Thunderboltnonono
N/A
USB for videononono
N/A
VGA innoyesyesno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
N/A
1
N/A
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
N/A
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort version1.2
N/A
1.2
N/A
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
N/A
N/A
N/A
MHLnono
N/A
N/A
Ethernet LANno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Microphone input
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
N/A

Image properties

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x10801920x1080
1920 x 1080
1920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit8.0 bit8.0 bit
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %72.0 %85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio80000000:112000000:1
N/A
100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:11000:13000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLEDLEDLED
BacklightLED backlightLEDLEDLED
Panel typeTNTNVAVA
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms1.0 ms
N/A
1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)1.0 ms5.0 ms1.0 ms
N/A
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Image delay< 1< 1
N/A
N/A
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
N/A
no
N/A
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °170.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °160.0 °178.0 °178.0 °

Features

Ascendable and submersibleyesyes
N/A
yes
Pivot functionyesyesnoyes
Wi-Fino
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Swivelyesyes
N/A
yes
Tiltableyesyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
N/A
Cable lock slotyesyesnoyes
Built-in microphone
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Flicker free
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Plug and Play
N/A
yes
N/A
yes

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yesyesnono
Adaptive synchronizationnonoyesyes
HDRnonono
N/A
VESA mountyesyesnoyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm100x100mm
N/A
75x75mm
Can convert 2D to 3Dyesno
N/A
N/A
Compatible glasses
Active
Active
N/A
N/A
Supports Dual view/playnono
N/A
N/A
Sync technology
N/A
N/A
AMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

Energy efficiency classF
N/A
N/A
N/A
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNoneNoneNone
N/A
Operational power consumption< 45< 36< 45
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W45.0 W
N/A
Power consumption (typical)45.0 W36.0 W45.0 W48.0 W

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