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 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 180 | 180 | 120 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR | HDR400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 |
| 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 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 68.1 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 81.8 | 98.2 | 78.1 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG Compare | 93.2 | 68.1 | 99.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 94.5 | 81.4 | 89.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 71.8 | 76.6 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 44.2 | 87.7 | 97.9 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 90.3 | 54.7 | 70.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 93.6 | 91.1 | 74.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 75.5 | 81.3 | 70.5 | 67.8 | 90.9 | 89.6 | 96.9 | 99.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall60.7
- Gaming64.3
- Office50.5
- Creative46.8
- Portable9.5
- Professional44.7
- Entertainment56.7
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