MSI Optix G272
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Product Overview
MSI Optix G272 is an affordable 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support, comes with limited adjustments, and is not very bright. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 33%
Pros
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
What external reviewers found
External score 39%
Pros
- Excellent SDR color gamut
- Outstanding response time
- Great reflection handling
- Impressive gray uniformity
Cons
- Terrible ergonomics
- No HDR support
- Low pixel density
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Specifications
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 39% (normalized by Neofiliac)The MSI Optix G272 is a decent monitor for most uses. It's best-suited for gaming, with an outstanding response time, low input lag, and support for Adaptive Sync variable refresh rate (VRR) technology. Some people might find the resolution a bit too low, and it has terrible ergonomics.
Pros
- Impressive gray uniformity
- Outstanding response time
- Excellent SDR color gamut
- Great reflection handling
Cons
- Low pixel density
- No HDR support
- Terrible ergonomics
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References
- ^ MSI Optix G272 Monitor Review. [rtings].
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