MSI MAG 276CF E20 27" Metallic Black 2025
The 1500R curved VA panel combines a rapid 200Hz refresh rate with a 0.5ms response time to eliminate motion blur in fast-paced competitive titles. Its HDR-ready processing enhances shadow detail and contrast, while dual HDMI and DisplayPort inputs provide full connectivity for modern gaming PCs and consoles. This monitor is best for competitive FPS and racing gamers who prioritize speed and immersion over high pixel density or color-critical accuracy.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR
61 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong performance (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong color (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average portability (13th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 81% Adobe RGB, 76% DCI-P3, 98% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | ✓ |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| 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 |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 276CF E20 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 | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR | 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 | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 276CF E20 27" | 67.4 | 13 | 44.8 | 95.8 | 47.7 | 92.8 | 53.8 | 38.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 90.9 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 90.9 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 90.9 | 56 | 99.3 | 97.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 90.9 | 98 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 99.6 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.7
- Gaming64.3
- Office50.5
- Creative46.8
- Portable9.5
- Professional44.7
- Entertainment56.7
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