MSI MAG 274UPF E2 27" Metallic Black
The 27-inch 4K IPS panel delivers 160Hz refresh and 0.5ms response, with FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility for tear-free high-frequency gaming. It includes a height-adjustable stand, super-narrow bezels, and 400-nit DisplayHDR 400 support, adding ergonomic flexibility and decent HDR contrast. This monitor suits competitive gamers seeking 4K clarity at high frame rates on a flat eSports display.
Screen 27"
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Panel IPS
Refresh 160 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR DisplayHDR 400
71 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong color (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 1.07B (8bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Power | 120 |
| Weight | 6.0 kg / 13.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 274UPF E2 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 160 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 274UPF E2 27" | 87.4 | 57.8 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 81.4 | 9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall70.5
- Gaming74.9
- Office69.1
- Creative74.3
- Portable11.1
- Professional73.6
- Entertainment64.6
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