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Asus VG248QE Monitor
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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
19
4.0 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
88 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
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2 editorial reviews
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
55
4.1 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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General

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

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Panel designFlatCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnonono
Touchscreennonono
Built-in cameranonono
Screen surfaceMatteMatteMatte
Built-in speakersyesnono

Dimensions

Height adjustment4.33 in2.56 in2.56 in
Height (min-max)< 499.9
N/A
N/A
Height (without stand)13.4 in17.76 in17.76 in
Height with stand19.68 in
N/A
N/A
Depth (with stand)9.09 in9.41 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)2.26 in9.41 in
N/A
Width (with stand)22.42 in24.37 in24.37 in
Weight (without stand)12.13 lb
N/A
N/A
Weight194.01 oz0.2 oz205.65 oz

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input1
N/A
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
N/A
Number of component inputs0
N/A
N/A
Composite inputnono
N/A
Number of composite inputs0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPortyesyesyes
DVI Portyesyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity11
N/A
HDCPyes
N/A
N/A
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity111
Number of HDMI inputs111
HDMI version1.41.41.4
Headphone outputyesno
N/A
Headphone outputs quantity1
N/A
N/A
S-video inputnono
N/A
Number of s-video inputs0
N/A
N/A
Thunderboltnono
N/A
USB for videonono
N/A
VGA innoyesno
Number of DisplayPort inputs11
N/A
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort version1.21.2
N/A
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
N/A
N/A
MHLno
N/A
N/A
Ethernet LANno
N/A
N/A

Image properties

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
1920 x 1080
1920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit8.0 bit
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio80000000:1
N/A
100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:13000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLEDLED
BacklightLED backlightLEDLED
Panel typeTNVAVA
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
N/A
1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)1.0 ms1.0 ms
N/A
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Image delay< 1
N/A
N/A
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)nono
N/A
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °178.0 °178.0 °

Features

Ascendable and submersibleyes
N/A
yes
Pivot functionyesnoyes
Wi-Fino
N/A
N/A
Bluetoothno
N/A
N/A
Swivelyes
N/A
yes
Tiltableyesyesyes
Memory card readernono
N/A
Cable lock slotyesnoyes
Flicker free
N/A
yes
N/A
Plug and Play
N/A
N/A
yes

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yesnono
Adaptive synchronizationnoyesyes
HDRnono
N/A
VESA mountyesnoyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
N/A
75x75mm
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
N/A
N/A
Compatible glasses
Active
N/A
N/A
Supports Dual view/playno
N/A
N/A
Sync technology
N/A
AMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

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

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