Compare MSI Optix MAG281URV vs MSI Optix MAG272R vs MSI Optix G274R
Connectivity
Ports
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)
1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x USB (Type-C; DisplayPort alternate), 2x USB 2.0 (downstream)
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
100 mm / 3.937 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-45° ~ 45°
-75° ~ 75°
-45° ~ 45°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Black, White
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
8.14 in / 206.7 mm w/ stand
7.73 in / 196.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.07 in / 408.22 mm w/ stand
20.97 in / 532.7 mm w/ stand
15.83 in / 402 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
25.13 in / 638.27 mm
24.21 in / 614.9 mm
24.15 in / 613.4 mm
Weight
4.8 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7.6 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand
6.05 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
5.9 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
300 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
3000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
97.5% DCI-P3, 122.5% sRGB
96% DCI-P3, 122% sRGB
95% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB
Pixel Density
157 ppi
81 ppi
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.161 mm
0.311 mm
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
40 Hz ~ 60 Hz
48 Hz ~ 165 Hz
48 Hz ~ 170 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
FHD (1920x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
EyeSafe Certified
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WEEE
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Crosshair, Frameless design, Less Blue Light Premium, Night Vision, MSI Mystic Light, KVM 2.0, 5-way OSD navigation joystick
Flicker-free technology, Game Mode, Low Blue Light, Wide color gamut, Night Vision, HDR Ready, 5-way OSD navigation joystick
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
Performance
Power Consumption
32 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
65 W (max)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-B cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2021
2019
2022
Reviews
Neofiliac score
72%
83%
65%
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Great color reproduction
- Rich color reproduction
- 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
Cons
- Very slow for a gaming monitor
- No publicized HDR support
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
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