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MSI Optix MAG273R

FHD Monitor

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Product Overview

MSI Optix MAG273R is a mainstream 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2020 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 and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support and is not very bright.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 77%
Pros
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Display panel not very bright

What external reviewers found

External score 62%
Pros
  • Excellent contrast
  • Good reflection handling
  • Outstanding SDR color gamut
  • Wide viewing angles
  • High-contrast IPS panel
  • Wide color gamut
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • No G-Sync
  • No HDR10 support
  • No local dimming feature

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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth
8.14 in / 206.72 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.84 in / 478.6 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.29 in / 617 mm
Weight
6.14 kg / 14 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250 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 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
98% DCI-P3, 136% sRGB
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
30 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Flicker-free technology, Game Mode, HDR Ready, Mystic Light, Low Blue Light, Gaming OSD App, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Night Vision, Wide color gamut

Performance

Power Consumption
30 W (average)

Production

Debut
2020

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 46% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from rtings have found:
The MSI Optix MAG273R is a great gaming monitor. It has exceptionally low input lag, a fast refresh rate, and a great response time at the max refresh rate. It also has an outstanding SDR color gamut, with great coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. However, the 1080p resolution isn't great for multitasking, and it has a low contrast ratio.
Pros
  • Outstanding SDR color gamut
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Good reflection handling
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • No local dimming feature

tomshardware[2]

Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from tomshardware have found:
MSI Optix MAG273R has a top-the-line overdrive implementation. Motion resolution was always high regardless of how the frame rates in all cases were paired. There are no color gamut options, so DCI-P3 is the gamut used for all content, SDR and HDR.
Pros
  • High-contrast IPS panel
  • Excellent contrast
  • Wide color gamut
Cons
  • No G-Sync
  • No HDR10 support

References

  1. ^ MSI Optix MAG273R Monitor Review. [rtings].
  2. ^ MSI Optix MAG273R Review: Speed in a 27-Inch Value. [tomshardware].

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