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MSI Optix MAG27C vs MSI Optix MAG27CQ

MSI Optix MAG27C Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27C
MSI Optix MAG27CQ Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27CQ
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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

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Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

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Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designCurvedCurved
Built-in USB hubnono
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersnono

Dimensions

MSI Optix MAG27CMSI Optix MAG27C
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
Weight205.65 oz205.65 oz

Connectivity

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DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portyesyes
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.41.4
VGA innono

Image properties

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Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x10802560x1440
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (NTSC)85.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
Contrast ratio3000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLEDLED
Panel typeVAVA
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °178.0 °

Features

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Ascendable and submersibleyesno
Pivot functionyesno
Swivelyesyes
Tiltableyesyes
Cable lock slotyesno

Compatibility

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MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount75x75mm75x75mm
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Power

MSI Optix MAG27CMSI Optix MAG27C
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Power consumption (typical)48.0 W60.0 W

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