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MSI Optix G27C2 vs MSI Optix MAG27CQ

MSI Optix G27C2 Monitor
MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQ Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27CQ
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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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Full Comparison

General

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnono
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersnono

Dimensions

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Height adjustment2.56 in2.56 in
Height (without stand)17.76 in17.76 in
Depth (with stand)9.41 in9.41 in
Width (with stand)24.37 in24.1 in
Weight0.2 oz205.65 oz

Connectivity

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.41.4
Headphone outputnoyes
S-video inputnono
Thunderboltnono
USB for videonono
VGA inyesno
Number of DisplayPort inputs11
DisplayPort version1.21.2

Image properties

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions
1920 x 1080
2560x1440
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit8.0 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)85.0 %85.0 %
Contrast ratio3000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLEDLED
Panel typeVAVA
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)nono
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °178.0 °

Features

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Pivot functionnono
Tiltableyesyes
Memory card readernono
Cable lock slotnono
Flicker freeyesyes

Compatibility

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
HDRnono
VESA mountnoyes
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Eco-labelling

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
EnergyStaryesno

Power

MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNoneNone
Operational power consumption< 4548 - 60
Power consumption (standby)45.0 W0.26 W
Power consumption (typical)45.0 W60.0 W

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