MSI Optix MAG274R2 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (2021)
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MSI Optix MAG274R2 is a mainstream 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel.
In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
What external reviewers found***
External score 55% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good gaming performance
- High-quality IPS panel
- Low input lag
Cons
- No G-Sync compatibility
- Slight ghosting in high-frame-rate gaming
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
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; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-75° ~ 75°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
8.14 in / 206.7 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
20.97 in / 532.7 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.21 in / 614.9 mm
Weight
6.05 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27.01 in / 685.985 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
94% DCI-P3, 132% sRGB
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
30 Hz ~ 165 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
TÜV Rheinland Certified Anti-Flicker, TÜV Rheinland Certified Less Blue Light
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Frameless Design, Game Mode, HDR Ready, Mystic Light, NVIDIA RTX (Ray Tracing technology), Low Blue Light, Gaming OSD App 2.0, Wide color gamut, Night Vision, Flicker-free technology, NVIDIA DLSS
Performance
Power Consumption
28 W (average)
Production
Debut
2021
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 55%The Optix MAG274R2 is a well-priced entry into the IPS gaming space. It has incredibly low input lag and a generous feature set for the money. But its problems with ghosting in high-frame-rate gaming make it difficult to recommend to serious gamers on a budget.
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Pros
- High-quality IPS panel
- Low input lag
- Good gaming performance
Cons
- Slight ghosting in high-frame-rate gaming
- No G-Sync compatibility
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References
- ^ MSI Optix MAG274R2 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-optix-mag274r2. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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