MSI Optix MAG274QRX 27" QHD Gaming Monitor (2021)

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Product Overview

MSI Optix MAG274QRX is a premium 27-inch QHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel with 92% DCI-P3 coverage and 240Hz max refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. 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. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons

    Price Comparison

    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (a), 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    130 mm / 5.1181 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    -90° ~ 90°
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -45° ~ 45°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 20°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Metallic Black
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    88.21% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    1.87 in / 47.4 mm w/o stand, 9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    14.54 in / 369.3 mm w/o stand, 16.3 in / 414 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    24.21 in / 614.9 mm
    Weight
    3.61 kg / 8 lbs w/o stand , 6.43 kg / 14 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Brightness
    350 nits / 400 nits (peak)
    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
    97% Adobe RGB, 92% DCI-P3, 126% sRGB
    Pixel Density
    109 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.233 mm
    Refresh Rate
    48 Hz ~ 240 Hz
    Resolution
    QHD (2560x1440)
    Response Time
    1 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 400
    Licenses
    CB, CE, EMC, FCC, RoHS
    Operating Humidity
    20 % ~ 90 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    NVIDIA G-SYNC
    Video
    KVM Switch 2.0, Low Blue Light, Wide Color Gamut, Night Vision, Picture-by-Picture, Mystic Light, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Picture-in-Picture, Flicker-free technology, Rapid IPS

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    26 W (average) / 90 W (max)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable
    Debut
    2021

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