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MSI Optix G27C Monitor
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MSI Optix MAG27CQ Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27CQ
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3.9 out of 5
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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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General

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

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designFlatCurvedCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnononono
Built-in cameranononono
Touchscreen
N/A
nonono
Screen surface
N/A
MatteMatteMatte
Built-in speakers
N/A
nonono

Dimensions

Height (without stand)10.94 in17.76 in17.76 in17.76 in
Height with stand13.61 in
N/A
N/A
17.09 in
Depth (with stand)6.18 in9.41 in9.41 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)2.0 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Width (with stand)17.38 in24.37 in24.37 in24.1 in
Weight0.09 oz204.59 oz205.65 oz205.65 oz
Height (min-max)
N/A
< 451
N/A
< 434.1
Height adjustment
N/A
N/A
2.56 in2.56 in

Connectivity

DVI Portnoyesyesyes
HDCPyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
HDMIyesyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity1111
HDMI version1.41.41.41.4
Headphone outputnono
N/A
yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
no
Number of component inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
no
Number of composite inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
yesyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
1
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
111
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
no
Number of s-video inputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Thunderbolt
N/A
no
N/A
no
USB for video
N/A
no
N/A
no
VGA in
N/A
nonono
Number of DisplayPort inputs
N/A
1
N/A
1
Number of DisplayPort outputs
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
DisplayPort version
N/A
1.2
N/A
1.2
Type of DisplayPort connector
N/A
Standard
N/A
Standard
MHL
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputs quantity
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
Ethernet LAN
N/A
N/A
N/A
no

Image properties

Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 400
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1366 х 768
1920x10801920x10802560x1440
Refresh rate60.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeWXGAFull HDFull HDWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)72.0 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %85.0 %85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio8000000:1100000000:1100000000:1100000000:1
Display technologyLEDLEDLEDLED
BacklightLED backlightW-LEDLEDLED
Panel typeTNVAVAVA
Response time5.0 ms4.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)90.0 °178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)65.0 °178.0 °178.0 °178.0 °
Maximum resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px
Colour depth (per channel)
N/A
8.0 bit
N/A
8.0 bit
Contrast ratio
N/A
3000:13000:13000:1
Response time (GtG)
N/A
4.0 ms1.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)
N/A
8.0 ms
N/A
N/A
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
N/A
no
N/A
no
Pixel size
N/A
0.01 in0.01 in0.01 in

Features

Pivot functionnonoyesno
Cable lock slotyesnoyesno
Plug and Playyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Ascendable and submersible
N/A
noyesno
Swivel
N/A
noyesyes
Tiltable
N/A
yesyesyes
Memory card reader
N/A
no
N/A
no
Flicker free
N/A
yes
N/A
yes

Compatibility

VESA mountyesyesyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
N/A
75x75mm75x75mm
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
nonono
Adaptive synchronization
N/A
yesyesyes
HDR
N/A
no
N/A
no
Sync technology
N/A
AMD FreesyncAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

Energy efficiency classC
N/A
N/A
B
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
N/A
0.26 W
Power consumption (typical)9.0 W45.0 W48.0 W60.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14V
N/A
None
N/A
None
Operational power consumption
N/A
< 45
N/A
48 - 60