MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" Metallic Black 2024
A 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time on a curved 27-inch VA panel deliver blur-free clarity for competitive gaming. The VA panel's high native contrast provides deeper blacks than typical IPS monitors, heightening immersion in dark scenes. Best for esports athletes and FPS enthusiasts who need maximum motion precision at 1080p.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 280 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
76 Overall Score
Price $100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 78% DCI-P3, 80% Adobe RGB, 102% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| 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 |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" | LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch | Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 240 | 165 | 120 | 200 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" | 84.7 | 16 | 43.1 | 91.8 | 49 | 94.5 | 58.6 | 95.6 |
| LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B Compare | 94.1 | 63.9 | 69.1 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 87.6 | 98 | 98.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95 | 77.2 | 78.8 | 97.3 | 72.1 | 78 | 99.9 | 86 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.5 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.4 | 72.1 | 44.2 | 87.7 | 95.6 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.8 | 16 | 69.1 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 85.2 | 77.5 | 90.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF Compare | 84.3 | 55.1 | 51.3 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 95.1 | 89.8 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $100
Amazon 2 offers From $100
Newegg 1 offers From $135
B&H Photo 1 offers From $180
Best Buy 1 offers From $200
Price History
Usage Scores
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