MSI MAG MAG 275CQF E18 27" Black

★★★★★ 4.5 (18)

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
MSI MAG MAG 275CQF E18 27" Black monitor
71 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong feature (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong performance (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong color (76th percentile) 76th
  • Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th

Cons

  • Below average compact (16th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews32112Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 75.6
Portability 15.9
Display 63.9
Feature 97.3
Ergonomic 48.3
Performance 91.8
Connectivity 57.8
Social Proof 65.4

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" LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW
Screen Size 27 32 57 26.5 39.70000076293945 34
Resolution 2560x1440 3840 x 2160 DUHD 2560 x 1440 5120 x 2160 3440x1440
Panel Type VA OLED VA OLED IPS QD-OLED
Refresh Rate 180 165 240 240 120 240
Response Time Ms 0.5 0.029999999329447746 1 0.029999999329447746 5 0.029999999329447746
Adaptive Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro
Hdr HDR Ready DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 1000 HDR10 DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
MSI MAG MAG 275CQF E18 27" 75.615.963.997.348.391.857.865.4
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare 80.55598.88690.396.19899.5
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare 99.17499.797.390.387.395.395.4
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare 96.47475.67290.397.993.186
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare 97.582.498.397.371.95699.398.3
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare 98.379.985.391.690.397.995.395.4

Usage Scores

Overall (71.2)Gaming (72.6)Office (57)Creative (51.4)Portable (11.5)Professional (50.3)Entertainment (65)

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