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MSI Optix MPG27C review

MSI Optix MPG27C. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED. Display: LED. Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Always keep an eye on your in game status and never lose sight of your enemy. With the new MSI Optix MPG series, monitors we wanted to make sure you always have the right information on time to challenge your opponents. With built in RGB LED’s on the front and support of SteelSeries GameSense you can check your ammo, health or power stats on you monitor. Have super smooth gameplay with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Feel like you are in the game with our curved display to give you more game immersion. And prevent eye strain for longer gaming sessions with Less Blue Light and Anti-Flicker.Experience total game immersion and never lose sight of your enemy.

SIZE MATTERS


The Optix Gaming Monitor houses a beautiful 27”curved VA display for maximum viewing pleasure. Compared to a 24” and 21” monitor, the Optix Gaming Monitor contains 36% more screen real-estate which gives you more space to work and more space to play.

FROM EDGE TO EDGE


With a super narrow bezel, enjoy the best immersion possible in the latest games with a multi-monitor 180 degree setup. Enjoy better continuity between screens while playing games, working, or general computing.

CURVED DISPLAYS


Seamless curvature for the most immersive gaming experience

FLAT DISPLAYS


Broken lines with sharp angles that break immersion

CURVED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE


MSI gaming monitors use a curved display panel that has a curvature rate of 1800R, which is the most comfortable and suitable for a wide range of applications from general computing to gaming. Curved panels also help with gameplay immersion, making you feel more connected to the entire experience.

GAMING OSD APP ADVANTAGES


With the Gaming OSD (on screen display) app it is very easy to setup your gaming monitor. You don’t need use the buttons on the monitor and go through all the menu’s, just use your Keyboard and Mouse to configurate your monitor. The app even gives you hotkey options so you can switch settings between different games in a ease.

THE FIRST MONITOR WITH STEELSERIES GAMESENESE


With Steelseries GameSense, RGB LED will not just be a fancy decoration, it helps your gameplay as well. By synching with your in-game activities, it can display vital details of your game through the LED effects. That way you'll get a full grip on your game and your most important stats in a blink of an eye.

144HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME


MSI gaming monitors are equipped with a 144hz refresh rate + 1ms response time 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 and fast response time monitor will put you ahead of your competition.

178 DEGREES OF WIDE VIEWING ANGLE


By having a large viewing angle, MSI gaming monitors has more leeway for placing your monitor in your setup without giving up the optimal viewing experience. Colors and details will stay sharp at more angles compared to other monitors with less viewing angles.

Optix G27C2 BLUE LIGHT REDUCTION


MSI gaming monitors are optimized to reduce the strain on your eyes by reducing the total amount of blue light displayed by the monitor to ensure you can game for longer periods of time without fatigue.

ANTI-FLICKER TECHNOLOGY


Generic monitor displays normally have a flicker-rate of about 200-times per second, which is unnoticeable to the naked eye, but can cause fatigue over time. MSI Anti-Flicker technology provides a very comfortable viewing experience by reducing the amount of flicker.

TRUE COLOR


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.

FPS FRONT SIGHT TOGGLE


Through the OSD, the Optix series Gaming monitor can enable a FPS front sight overlay to help your overall aim, especially in games that may have small or no crosshairs at all.

SMOOTH OUT YOUR GAMEPLAY WITH ADAPTIVE SYNC


MSI Gaming monitors are built with Adaptive Sync technology to create the smoothest visuals for your gameplay. To do this, Adaptive Sync 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.

TAILORED FOR THE PERFECT FIT


The MSI Optix Gaming monitor is built to enhance your gaming sessions to be as comfortable as possible. With adjustments to tilt, swivel, and height, easily change the position of the gaming monitor for maximum ergonomics and optimum viewing experience.

  • Curved Gaming display (1800R) – The best gameplay immersion
  • GameSense - Conductively enables external game alerts via RGB LED lighting with the hottest competitive online games
  • Mystic Light – The ultimate gaming finish
  • 144Hz 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
  • True colors - NTSC 100% & sRGB 115%
  • Adaptive Sync – prevent screen tearing
  • Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light – game even longer and prevent eye strain and fatique
  • Frameless design – Ultimate gameplay experience
  • 178° wide view angle
  • Optimized for MSI Systems and components – Making sure you have the best game experience

MSI Optix MPG27C specs

Other Features

No flickering: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 7.6 kg
Height (without stand): 55.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 37.9 cm
Width (without stand): 61.2 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 10.6 kg

Power

Current rating: 3.42 A
AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 65 W

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -40 - 40°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 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

Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

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

Ports & Interfaces

PC Audio out: yes
Microphone in: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 115%
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 144 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 55.3 - 162 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen curvature: 180 cm
Screen curvature rating: 1800R
Screen shape: Curved
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")