MSI MAG 274CXF 27" Black 2024
The Rapid VA panel’s 280Hz refresh and 0.5ms response time with FreeSync Premium deliver blur-free, tear-free motion in fast-paced play. AI Vision automatically brightens dark areas and saturates colors, while the 1500R curve and low blue light mode improve viewing comfort during long sessions. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers prioritizing speed and immersion, particularly those playing fast-paced shooters at 1080p.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 280 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR
72 Overall Score
Price CA$244
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | ADOBE RGB 88% DCI-P3 92%sRGB 123% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | ✓ |
| 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
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 3.4 kg / 7.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 274CXF 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | 280 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR | 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 274CXF 27" | 84.5 | 15.1 | 43.9 | 97.1 | 49.2 | 94.6 | 58.2 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
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