Compare MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 vs Sceptre C325B-FWD240 vs MSI PRO MP221

Connectivity

Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Microphone In, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (upstream)
1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0
2x HDMI 1.4, 1x D-sub

Construction

Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-40° ~ 40°
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 15°
-2° ~ 21°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black, Red
Silver
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 3W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
89.98% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
9.95 in / 252.65 mm w/ stand
3.1 in / 78.74 mm w/o stand, 8.3 in / 210.82 mm w/ stand
7.16 in / 181.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
21.86 in / 555.3 mm w/ stand
16.7 in / 424.18 mm w/o stand, 20.9 in / 530.86 mm w/ stand
10.81 in / 274.5 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.09 in / 612 mm
28.3 in / 718.82 mm
19.87 in / 504.8 mm
Weight
7.14 kg / 16 lbs w/ stand
5.26 kg / 12 lbs w/o stand , 5.47 kg / 12 lbs w/ stand
2.6 kg / 6 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
280 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
4000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1800R
1800R
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
32" (31.54 in / 801 mm)
22" (21.5 in / 546.1 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
TN, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
100% NTSC, 115% sRGB
98% sRGB
76.6% DCI-P3, 97.3% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
69 ppi
102 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
0.364 mm
0.248 mm
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
48 Hz ~ 240 Hz
60 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
FHD (1920x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
3 ms (min)
5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
170° H / 160° V

Function

Licenses
FCC, ISTA, RoHS
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
10 % ~ 85 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology
Blue Light Shift, Flicker-free technology, Auto Dynamic Contrast Mode
Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light

Performance

Power Consumption
90 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
42 W (average) / 46 W (max) / 0.2 W (sleep) / 0.2 W (off)
40 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable
DisplayPort cable
Debut
2019
2021
2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
56%
20%
26%
Pros
  • 1800R curvature
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 1800R curvature
  • High 4000:1 contrast ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
  • 240 Hz maximum refresh rate
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Low 69 ppi pixel density
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright
  • Outdated TN panel

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