MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Fair—6.1/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.8/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.2/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.0/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.9/10
CONTRAST: Fair—6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Good—7.3/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD is a midrange-priced, 27-inch monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, well-suited for casual gaming with its good refresh rate and variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing. Its IPS panel offers good color accuracy, with extensive coverage of color gamuts making it suitable for digital photo editing. It has a fast response time, minimizing ghosting, which is also beneficial for competitive gaming. The stand is adjustable, enhancing ergonomics for productivity. However, its HDR performance is limited, not being ideal for HDR gaming or video editing. The monitor's matte coating and resolution provide good text quality and image clarity, beneficial for general use and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Good refresh rate for gaming
- Adjustable stand for desk ergonomics
- Rich color depth enhances image
- Multiple HDMI and DisplayPort inputs
Cons
- Limited HDR gaming and media capacity
- Brightness level may disappoint some users
- Poor color volume can affect visuals
- Total response time could be faster
Ratings by Category
Productivity:3.3
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Casual Gaming:3.1
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.1
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $393 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.8 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 9.1 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7.1/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | ||
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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