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Release date: Sept. 19, 2022
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MSI G27C5 E2 review

MSI G27C5 E2. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

CURVED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

MSI Gaming 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.

170HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME

MSI Gaming monitors are equipped with a 170hz 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.

HDR TEAR FREE, STUTTER FREE, FLUID GAMING

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

NIGHT VISION

Whether your entire screen is dark, or just a few portions have heavy shadows. Let the world's first smart black tuner brighten your day by bringing out the fine details in dark areas.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCTION

MSI Gaming 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.

  • 27" Curved Gaming display (1500R) - The best gameplay immersion
  • 170Hz Refresh Rate - Respond faster with smoother frames
  • 1ms Response Time - Eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • Freesync Premium Technology - Tear free, stutter free, fluid gaming
  • Frameless design - Enjoy the ultimate gaming experience with super narrow bezels
  • 178° Wide Viewing Angle - Colors and details stay sharp with a 178° wide viewing angle
  • Anti-Flicker & Less Blue Light - Game even longer by preventing eye strain and fatigue

MSI G27C5 E2 specs

Other Features

Display brightness (peak): 250 cd/m²

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3.5 kg
Height (without stand): 372.8 mm
Depth (without stand): 75.9 mm
Width (without stand): 611.5 mm
Weight (with stand): 4.53 kg
Height (with stand): 457.9 mm
Depth (with stand): 225.4 mm
Width (with stand): 611.5 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 6.4 kg

Power

Power supply type: External
AC adapter output voltage: 20 V
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 21 W

Ergonomics

Tilt adjustment: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
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

Detachable stand: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4b
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 117%
Colour gamut: 93%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 170 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 53 - 183 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Response time (fast): 1 ms
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 170 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported video modes: 1080p
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen curvature rating: 1500R
Screen shape: Curved
Anti-glare screen: yes
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")