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MSI G27CQ5 Curved

QHD Monitor

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Product Overview

MSI G27CQ5 is a mainstream 27-inch QHD curved gaming monitor in MSI's 2022 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel with 91% DCI-P3 coverage and 170Hz max refresh rate.

Its 1500R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. 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.

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What we found

Neofiliac score 66%

Pros

1500R curvature
Rich color reproduction
High 3000:1 contrast ratio
10-bit display panel
Good 170Hz refresh rate

Cons

No publicized HDR support
Only tilt adjustment
Display panel not very bright

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