MSI Optix G274 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (2022)
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MSI Optix G274 is an affordable 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2022 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel with 95% DCI-P3 coverage and 170Hz max refresh rate.
In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. 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.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 50% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rich color reproduction
- 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
- Low resolution for a 27-incher
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4 (b), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
N/A
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
9.13 in / 231.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.58 in / 472 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.15 in / 613.5 mm
Weight
5.3 kg / 12 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
95% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 170 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WEEE
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Frameless Design, Game Mode, HDR Ready, Night Vision, Low Blue Light, Gaming OSD App, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Flicker-free technology, Wide color gamut
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2022
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