MSI MAG 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 2560x1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR Ready
72 Overall Score
Price CA$241
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong performance (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong color (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
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 | Yes |
| Weight | 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 275CQF E18 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | WOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 275CQF E18 27" | 76.2 | 16.1 | 63.9 | 97.4 | 49.3 | 92 | 59 | 66.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.9 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91 | 44.7 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.7 | 86.9 | 80.9 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 99.8 | 86.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare | 99.7 | 85.1 | 76.6 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$241
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$241
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$270
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$340
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