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MSI Optix MAG27C Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27C
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The MSI Optix AG32C provides a 165Hz refresh rate coupled with FreeSync for competitive gamers who want a bigger screen with a reasonable resolutionRead 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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4.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
75 %
4 stars
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2.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
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1 stars
50 %
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
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50 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
44 %
3 stars
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General

Screen size18.5 in17.0 in31.5 in27.0 in
Brightness200.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:94:316:916:9

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
BlackBlack
Panel designFlat
N/A
CurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubno
N/A
nono
Built-in cameranononono
Built-in speakers
N/A
nonono
Screen surface
N/A
N/A
MatteMatte
Touchscreen
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Dimensions

Height (without stand)10.94 in12.41 in20.16 in17.76 in
Height with stand13.61 in15.34 in
N/A
N/A
Depth (with stand)6.18 in7.28 in8.23 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)2.0 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Width (with stand)17.38 in14.55 in28.46 in24.37 in
Weight0.09 oz105.82 oz233.87 oz205.65 oz
Height (min-max)
N/A
< 362
N/A
N/A
Height adjustment
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.56 in

Connectivity

DVI Portnonoyesyes
HDCPyesno
N/A
N/A
HDMIyes
N/A
yesyes
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
11
HDMI version1.4
N/A
N/A
1.4
Headphone outputno
N/A
N/A
N/A
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
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
yesyesno
USB connectors (total)
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
yesyes
DVI-D ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
N/A
11

Image properties

Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 400
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1366 х 768
1280x10241920x10801920x1080
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
N/A
165.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeWXGAHDFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
N/A
16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)72.0 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
N/A
85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio8000000:18000:1100000000:1100000000:1
Display technologyLEDLCDLEDLED
BacklightLED backlight
N/A
LEDLED
Panel typeTNTNVAVA
Response time5.0 ms5.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)90.0 °160.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)65.0 °160.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Maximum resolution
N/A
1280 x 1024 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Pixel size
N/A
0.01 in0.01 in0.01 in
Colour depth (per channel)
N/A
N/A
8.0 bit
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
N/A
3000:13000:1
Response time (GtG)
N/A
N/A
4.0 ms1.0 ms

Features

Pivot functionno
N/A
N/A
yes
Cable lock slotyesnoyesyes
Plug and Playyesyesyesyes
Tiltable
N/A
yesyesyes
Memory card reader
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Ascendable and submersible
N/A
N/A
noyes
Swivel
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Compatibility

VESA mountyesnoyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
N/A
100x100mm75x75mm
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
nonono
Adaptive synchronization
N/A
noyesyes
HDR
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Sync technology
N/A
N/A
AMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

Energy efficiency classC
N/A
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W1.0 W0.5 W
N/A
Power consumption (typical)9.0 W30.0 W48.0 W48.0 W
Operational power consumption
N/A
< 21
N/A
N/A