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MSI Optix G27C5 review

MSI Optix G27C5. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

CURVED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

Optix monitors use a curved display panel that has a curvature rate of 1500R, 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.

165HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME

Optix monitors are equipped with a 165Hz 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.

TEAR FREE

Gaming shouldn't be a choice between choppy gameplay or broken frames. With MSI Optix series gaming monitors, it doesn't have to be. Get fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate with AMD FreeSyncâ„¢ technology.

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.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCTION

Optix monitors are optimized to produce less amount of blue light displayed by the monitor, so that you can game for longer periods of time without eye-fatigue.

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.

  • 68.6cm (27") Full HD 1920 x 1080 VA
  • 1ms, 16:9, 250cd/m², 3000:1
  • HDMI, DisplayPort

MSI Optix G27C5 specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.59 kg
Height (without stand): 45.7 cm
Depth (without stand): 22 cm
Width (without stand): 61.1 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 6.7 kg

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 45 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 26 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True

Design

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

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone out: yes
Audio input: no
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4b
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 113%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 165 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 53.28 - 183.15 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen curvature rating: 1500R
Screen shape: Curved
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")