MSI G27CQ4 E2 27" QHD Curved Gaming Monitor (2022)
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MSI G27CQ4 E2 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. It is the upgraded version of the Optix G27CQ4 from 2019.
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.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- 1500R curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- Display panel not very bright
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (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
Form Factor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
8.87 in / 225.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.03 in / 457.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.07 in / 611.5 mm
Weight
4.7 kg / 10 lbs w/o stand , 6.5 kg / 14 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
91% DCI-P3, 114% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 170 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Flicker-free technology, Wide Color Gamut, Game Mode, Navi Key, Low Blue Light, Frameless Design, 5-way joystick navigator, Night Vision, Adaptive-Sync technology, Smart Crosshair
Performance
Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2022
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