MSI MAG 275QF 27" Metallic Black 2025
Its Rapid IPS panel pairs a 180Hz refresh rate with a 0.5ms response time, delivering blur-free motion for fast-paced shooters. The frameless design with VESA mount support enables clean multi-monitor setups, while 101% sRGB coverage and HDR readiness bring vibrant visuals to casual media work. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who need responsive 1440p clarity across esports and daily multitasking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average compact (32th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 82% Adobe RGB, 78% DCI-P3, 101% sRGB |
| 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 |
| Power | 36 |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 275QF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 275QF 27" | 84.9 | 32.3 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 49.3 | 92 | 59 | 86.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 80 | 85.6 | 92 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.7 |
Usage Scores
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