MSI MAG 275CQF E18 27" Black
A 27-inch 1440p Rapid VA panel with a 1500R curve, 180Hz refresh rate, and 0.5ms response time eliminates motion blur for smooth competitive gameplay. The monitor covers 94% DCI-P3 and supports 10-bit color via FRC, producing vivid, saturated hues that enhance game environments. This display suits gamers who prioritize fast, color-rich visuals over peak HDR luminance, given its 250-nit brightness.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR Ready
69 Overall Score
Price CA$241
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong color (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong display (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 136% sRGB, 94% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 275CQF E18 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 275CQF E18 27" | 77.1 | 15.2 | 65.8 | 92 | 52.1 | 92.7 | 61.1 | 65 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 81.6 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.8 | 98.3 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.9 | 77.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 75 | 81.4 | 89 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 45.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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