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Compare MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs MSI Optix G274R vs MSI Optix MAG281URV

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-30° ~ 30°
-45° ~ 45°
-45° ~ 45°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black, White
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
75 x 75 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth
11.3 in / 286.9 mm w/ stand
7.73 in / 196.4 mm w/ stand
9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.22 in / 412 mm w/ stand
15.83 in / 402 mm w/ stand
16.07 in / 408.22 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
27.67 in / 702.9 mm
24.15 in / 613.4 mm
25.13 in / 638.27 mm
Weight
5.8 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
5.9 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
4.8 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7.6 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
21:9
16:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
250 nits
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
1000:1 (static)
1000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
Display Diagonal
30" (29.5 in / 749.358 mm)
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
98.29% DCI-P3, 127.39% sRGB
95% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB
97.5% DCI-P3, 122.5% sRGB
Pixel Density
94 ppi
81 ppi
157 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.27 mm
0.311 mm
0.161 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 200 Hz
48 Hz ~ 170 Hz
40 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution
UW-FHD (2560x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, WEEE
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WEEE
EyeSafe Certified
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync
Video
Frameless Design, Gaming OSD App, Wide Color Gamut, Low Blue Light, MSI Mystic Light, Wide Viewing Angle, MSI Macro Key, HDR Ready, Navi Key, Flicker-free technology, Night Vision
Flicker-free technology, Game Mode, Gaming RGB, Low Blue Light, HDR Ready, Gaming OSD App, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Night Vision, Wide color gamut
Crosshair, Frameless design, Less Blue Light Premium, Night Vision, MSI Mystic Light, KVM 2.0, 5-way OSD navigation joystick

Performance

Power Consumption
90 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
32 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB upstream cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-B cable (optional)
Debut
2020
2022
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
65%
72%
Pros
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1500R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Great color reproduction
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright
  • Very slow for a gaming monitor

Price

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