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MSI MAG 27CQ6F
The 27-inch curved VA panel combines 180Hz refresh and 0.5ms GtG response time with 1440p resolution for sharp, fluid gaming. Its 1500R curvature and Night Vision black tuner enhance immersion and shadow detail, while the WQHD resolution adds extra clarity. Best suited for competitive gamers who prioritize fast-paced motion clarity and a wide, immersive field of view.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR Ready
74 Overall Score
Price $100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 80% Adobe RGB / 80% DCI-P3 / 105% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + 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 |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 27CQ6F | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | HP OMEN 27qs G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 120 | 160 | 240 | 210 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 27CQ6F | 84.5 | 15.1 | 64.2 | 91.6 | 49.2 | 92.1 | 58.2 | 90.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.4 | 78.7 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $100
Amazon 1 offer From $100
Newegg 2 offers From $119
B&H Photo 1 offer From $180
Best Buy 1 offer From $194
Price History
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Usage Scores
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