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Asus VG278Q Monitor
Asus VG278Q
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MSI Optix G27C Monitor
MSI Optix G27C
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MSI Optix G27C2 Monitor
MSI Optix G27C2
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4.1 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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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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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4.0 out of 5
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4.0 out of 5
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General

Screen size27.0 in27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²300.0 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 adjustment5.12 in
N/A
2.56 in
Height (min-max)< 506< 451
N/A
Height (without stand)14.29 in17.76 in17.76 in
Height with stand19.92 in
N/A
N/A
Depth (with stand)8.31 in9.41 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)1.97 in
N/A
9.41 in
Width (with stand)24.37 in24.37 in24.37 in
Weight (without stand)7.05 lb
N/A
N/A
Weight197.53 oz204.59 oz0.2 oz

Connectivity

Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nonono
Composite inputnonono
DisplayPortyesyesyes
DVI Portyesyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity111
HDCPyes
N/A
N/A
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity111
Number of HDMI inputs111
HDMI version1.41.41.4
Headphone outputyesnono
Headphone outputs quantity1
N/A
N/A
S-video inputnonono
Thunderboltnonono
USB for videononono
VGA inyesnoyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs111
DisplayPort version1.21.21.2
MHLnono
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
0
N/A
Number of component inputs
N/A
0
N/A
Number of composite inputs
N/A
0
N/A
Number of s-video inputs
N/A
0
N/A
Number of DisplayPort outputs
N/A
0
N/A
Type of DisplayPort connector
N/A
Standard
N/A

Image properties

Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x10801920x1080
1920 x 1080
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 gamut (Adobe RGB)72.0 %
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
N/A
Contrast ratio1000:13000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLEDLED
BacklightLEDW-LEDLED
Panel typeTNVAVA
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms4.0 ms
N/A
Response time1.0 ms4.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)nonono
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 °
Colour depth (per channel)
N/A
8.0 bit8.0 bit
Response time (BtW)
N/A
8.0 ms1.0 ms

Features

Ascendable and submersibleyesno
N/A
Pivot functionyesnono
Swivelyesno
N/A
Tiltableyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
Cable lock slotyesnono
Flicker freeyesyesyes

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)nonono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyesyes
VESA mountyesyesno
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
N/A
N/A
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync
HDR
N/A
nono

Eco-labelling

EnergyStarnoyesyes
EPEATNone
N/A
N/A
TCO-labelling
N/A
None
N/A

Power

Energy efficiency classF
N/A
N/A
Operational power consumption< 40< 45< 45
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W45.0 W
Power consumption (typical)40.0 W45.0 W45.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14V
N/A
NoneNone

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