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MSI Optix MAG272QR review

MSI Optix MAG272QR. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: 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: 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.

IN GAME HOT-KEY

Winning or losing is often determined within a few milliseconds. Gaming OSD offers the hotkey function that allows gamers to rapidly adjust the monitor setting such as turning on the Crosshair and changing the brightness level and the black tuner.

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.

TEAR FREE, STUTTER FREE, FLUID GAMING

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 FreeSync™ technology.

MYSTIC LIGHT

With MSI Mystic Light, the Optix gaming monitor’s RGB lights provide a soft ambient light that can easily be synced with any other Mystic Light enabled gaming product. Select any of the colors from the palette using your smartphone or the Mystic Light App to match your system style to your taste. Or just turn on gaming echo, letting your monitor back light dance to music you play on the computer.

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.

  • Esports gaming monitor tailored for professional eSports tournament
  • 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™ Premium Technology - Tear free, stutter free, fluid gaming
  • Mystic Light – The ultimate gaming finish
  • Frameless design – Ultimate gameplay experience
  • Game Mode – provide the best gaming vision
  • 178° wide view angle
  • Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light – game even longer and prevent eye strain and fatique

MSI Optix MAG272QR specs

Weight & Dimensions

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

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 8.7 kg
Package height: 220 mm
Package depth: 490 mm
Package width: 730 mm
Stand included: yes

Power

Input current: 3.42 A
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 30 W

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: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

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
Audio input: no
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0b
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: 59.7 cm
Vertical scan range: 48 - 165 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 75.56 - 214.56 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
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 technology: LED
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")