MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
75 Overall Score
vs
Acer AL1716 Series Fb 17" Black
Acer
18 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
87 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This monitor is highly praised for gaming, especially at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its 240Hz refresh rate, good color and brightness, and solid build quality. One reviewer noted that colors need adjustment out of the box, but overall satisfaction remains high. The Q&A confirms impressive color gamut coverage and fast response times.
Pros
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Good color and brightness
- Solid build quality
- Affordable price for gaming
- No dead pixels or backlight bleed
Cons
- Colors need adjustment out of the box
Refresh rate 2
Color quality 3
Build quality 2
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Backlight and pixels 1
Acer AL1716 Series Fb 17" Black
No customer feedback yet
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Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" | Acer AL1716 Series Fb 17" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 1024 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 5:4 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 94% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-Bit+FRC)★ | 24-bit |
| HDR | HDR | — |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 48W | 40W★ |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 4.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Acer AL1716 Series Fb 17" Black
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 274CF X24 27"
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
