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MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Metallic Black 2026
The 27-inch Rapid VA panel delivers a 200Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time with Adaptive-Sync for fluid, tear-free gameplay. Its curved screen and 3500:1 contrast ratio provide deeper blacks and a wide 94% DCI-P3 color gamut, making it a strong value for an entertainment-focused display. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who prioritize high-speed motion clarity and contrast over 4K resolution or portability.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
58 Overall Score
Price $130
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong color (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 91% Adobe RGB, 94% DCI-P3, 118% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 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 |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 48 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 180 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 210 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.30000001192092896 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" | 78.2 | 15.1 | 43.9 | 91.6 | 4.7 | 49.2 | 93.1 | 58.2 | 45.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 74.5 | 90.5 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 74.5 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.4 | 78.7 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
Price
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