Name: Optix MAG272CQR
Brand: MSI
SKU: 504550
Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

It really is a beautiful monitor
Tasty specifications at an attractive price point
good resolution

no screen tearing during my time with the monitor
monitor and does not natively support G-Sync
Ghosting is apparent

Screen size: 27 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

MSI Optix MAG272CQR - Pros & Cons

It really is a beautiful monitor
Tasty specifications at an attractive price point
good resolution
a fast panel
a great size
punchy colors and loads of contrast
picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture
better ergonomics and better viewing angles
better ergonomics
better ergonomics
better black uniformity
and much better gradient handling
It has great reflection handling
very good peak brightness and great reflection handling
sharp and angular as well with a brushed finish
Contrast is superb with deep blacks and bright highlights that pop
solid and substantial upright
The base is solid aluminum and attaches with a captive bolt
increase in pixel density automatically makes everything sharper and more detailed
The design looks great while having handy features
easier and more flexible
alarm system is especially useful for setting rest periods
faster response times and smooth VRR performance
gray uniformity is impressive
Exceptional color gamut and color volume
MSI has a faster response time and much better reflection handling
Lenovo has better contrast and better black uniformity
impressive gray uniformity and an outstanding SDR color gamut
better reflection handling and higher peak brightness
impressive gray uniformity and great gradient handling
great reflection handling and good peak brightness

no screen tearing during my time with the monitor
monitor and does not natively support G-Sync
Ghosting is apparent
got an Nvidia graphics card
Limited
response performance are a little misleading
Poor response has long been a characteristic of VA panels
it faces some steep competition in the same price range
The stand has a limited range of motion
the image degrades at an angle
it feels a bit flimsy
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
Brightness is locked at maximum
Grayscale is a bit cool
no sRGB option to be found
Some will HDR mode too bright in a dark room
completely shuts off the backlight when there is no signal
The backlight is limited to 300 cd/m2
the screen can look a bit darker
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We cannot use it as an ambient lighting system
the screen will fall off the pedestal
lighting can be blamed for being simply decorative
this technology cannot be active at the same time as AMD FreeSync
lack of a properly calibrated sRGB mode disappointing
YouTube's red logo seem slightly neon-pink
exhibit VRR brightness flickering
input lag amount to only ~4ms
the stand has terrible ergonomics
it's limited to a 1080p resolution
dark scenes are crushed a bit
the joystick control on the back feels a bit loose
the monitor does not offer swivel adjustment
MAG272CQR feels a bit narrow
hard to go back to flat
only with two downstream ports

MSI Optix MAG272CQR - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	27 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²

MSI - Video Reviews (7)

Surprisingly Good! - MSI Optix MAG272CQR Monitor Review (27", 1440p, 165Hz, Curved)

MSI Optix MAG272CQR review: 165Hz 1440p gaming monitor

MSI Optix MAG272CQR - Full Specifications

Screen size	27.0 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Backlight	LED backlight
Panel type	VA
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °

Energy efficiency class	G

Colour of product	Black

Type of VESA mount	100x100mm

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MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.1

Based on 12 reviews

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR review

TechRadar

Published: 20.02.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR review

3.5

Fast, but not the fastest

TOP NEW Review

Published: 14.04.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review « TOP NEW Review

4.3

The Optix MAG272CQR aims to provide a great balance for all sorts of gaming, from single-player titles to esports. The 27in diagonal and 2,560 x 1,440

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review: MSI Optix MAG272CQR

HEXUS

Published: 31.01.2020

Review: MSI Optix MAG272CQR

165Hz curved QHD gaming for under £400.

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix G272 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 06.07.2021

MSI Optix G272 Review

4.0

The MSI Optix G272 is a great 27 inch gaming monitor with an IPS panel. Gamers will appreciate its fast refresh rate, which delivers an outstanding response time...

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review: Decent Speed, High Contrast

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 17.05.2021

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review: Decent Speed, High Contrast

4.5

Another MSI value performer

pcgamer

Published: 28.05.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR review

4.1

Is MSI’s high refresh monitor all-rounder flexible enough to bend to the gaming PC market?

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR 27in Curved Gaming Monitor Review

KitGuru

Published: 12.03.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR 27in Curved Gaming Monitor Review

Curved monitors are fast becoming the default choice for gaming. Certainly, once you've gone curved,

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR monitor review: Curved QHD gaming goodness with high-end specs

Windows Central

Published: 09.03.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR monitor review: Curved QHD gaming goodness with high-end specs

4.0

A 1ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate make the MSI Optix MAG272CQR an attractive QHD choice for gamers.

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR review: A 1500R curved gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate

Techaeris

Published: 18.07.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR review: A 1500R curved gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate

4.6

Our MSI Optix MAG272CQR review takes a look at a 27-inch 1550R curved gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review - Introduction

Vortez

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Review - Introduction

Looking to upgrade your current monitor? We take a look at the MSI Optix MAG272CQR from MSI's MAG27 Series, with its curved display and 165Hz refresh rate.

MSI Optix MAG272CQR MSI Optix MAG271CQR Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 20.09.2019

MSI Optix MAG271CQR Review

3.6

The MSI Optix MAG271CQR is a decent 1440p monitor with a VA panel and a great design. It delivers great gaming performance, with an excellent response time, low ...

eTeknix

Published: 26.01.2020

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Gaming Monitor Review | eTeknix

We love a great graphics card, the latest PC games, and much more. However, to really get the most out of all of them, you'll want a quality gaming monitor. There's certainly a lot of monitors out there to choose from, but MSI thinks they've got one of the best gaming monitors for us today. The MSI Optix series certainly ticks all the right boxes for the PC enthusiast too. It features a 1500R curved 27-inch panel, which should be more than enough for most PC gamers. Plus, with a 1440p resolution, it'll look crisp, and with a blazing fast