MSI Optix MAG281URV 28" 4K Gaming Monitor (2021)
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MSI Optix MAG281URV is a mainstream 28-inch 4K gaming monitor in MSI's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel with 98% DCI-P3 coverage. Curiously, it refreshes at only 60Hz.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. 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.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Great color reproduction
Cons
- Very slow for a gaming monitor
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Specifications
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)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-45° ~ 45°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.07 in / 408.22 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
25.13 in / 638.27 mm
Weight
4.8 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7.6 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
97.5% DCI-P3, 122.5% sRGB
Pixel Density
157 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.161 mm
Refresh Rate
40 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
EyeSafe Certified
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Crosshair, Frameless design, Less Blue Light Premium, Night Vision, MSI Mystic Light, KVM 2.0, 5-way OSD navigation joystick
Performance
Power Consumption
32 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-B cable (optional)
Debut
2021
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