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MSI Optix MAG272QP review

MSI Optix MAG272QP. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LCD, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

THE BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS

The MSI Optix series Gaming monitor features a 27” WQHD 2560x1440 resolution that allows for even finer details while playing the latest games or watching movies or videos. The Optix series Gaming monitor will bring your game textures, characters, and environments to the next level for a more realistic experience.

165HZ REFRESH RATE

INCREDIBLE SMOOTH VISUAL

MSI gaming monitors are equipped with a 165Hz refresh VA LED panel which has the most benefit in fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, fighters, racing sims, real-time strategy, and sports. These type of games require very fast and precise movements, which an ultra-high refresh rate monitor will put you ahead of your competition.

1MS RESPONSE TIME

NO BLUR, CLEAR GAMING PICTURE

MSI gaming monitors has the fastest 1ms response time in the industry. When the game scenes are changing rapidly, MSI gaming monitor can still maintain the sharp and clear image quality.

EASY TO USE

Gaming OSD support keyboard and mouse control, allowing players to control the monitor setting through keyboard and mouse. With Gaming OSD’s intuitive user interface, gamers can easily adjust their monitors based on their needs.

THE MOST VIVID DISPLAY

MSI Optix gaming monitor is equipped with HDR technology that can produce images with more details, wider range of colors, and look more similar to what is seen by the human eye when compared to traditional monitors.

SEE CLEAR IN THE DARK

Get the jump on enemies before they even notice you. The Night Vision is built to be easy on the eyes. You're not afraid of the dark, are you?

WIDE GAMUT COVERAGE

TRUE COLORS

The Optix Series Gaming Monitor has at least 35% more gamut coverage compared to general monitors. Gameplay colors and details will look more realistic and refined, to push immersion to its limits.

AMD FREESYNC TECHNOLOGY

SMOOTH OUT YOUR GAMEPLAY WITH FREESYNC

Built in to create the smoothest visuals for your gameplay. To do this, FreeSync will sync your monitors refresh rate to your AMD® GPU which helps to eliminate screen tearing or stuttering. Enjoy the game the way it was meant to be enjoyed with ultra-smooth, lag-free visuals.

USB TYPE C

MORE FUNCTIONABLE CONNECTIVITY

The MSI Optix series of game monitors support USB Type C ports, allowing users to connect devices more easily via USB Type C.

PLUG IN AND START GAMING

Need more USB ports to connect your gaming devices? MSI gaming monitor provide extended USB ports, you can connect more USB device fulfil the more gaming accessories connectivity demand

  • Esports gaming monitor tailored for professional eSports tournament
  • WQHD High Resolution - Game titles will even look better, displaying more details due to the WQHD resolution
  • 165Hz Refresh Rate – Real smooth gaming
  • 1ms response time - eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • Gaming OSD App - Create the ultimate viewing settings for your game
  • HDR Ready - Provide eye-catching detail through contrast and shadows adjustment
  • Night Vision - See every detail clearly in the dark, helping you find and attack enemies before they notice
  • Wide Color Gamut - perfect color presentation
  • USB Type C - More functionable connectivity
  • AMD FreeSync – prevent screen tearing
  • Frameless design – Ultimate gameplay experience
  • Game Mode – provide the best gaming vision
  • 178° wide view angle

MSI Optix MAG272QP specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
DCI-P3 coverage: 95.6%
On/off switch: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 6.05 kg
Height (without stand): 20.7 cm
Depth (without stand): 53.3 cm
Width (without stand): 61.5 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 8.7 kg
Package height: 481 mm
Package depth: 219 mm
Package width: 725 mm

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -75 - 75°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: -90 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 10 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Frameless design: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity: 1
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 2.0
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 123.7%
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Vertical scan range: 48 - 165 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 53 - 183 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported video modes: 1440p
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")