27" MSI Optix MPG27C gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review

With the AMD FreeSync support, this monitor is compatible with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The monitor has a VESA mount. For graphics color quality, the MSI Optix MPG27C has an excellent color depth of 8 -bit, resulting in smoother gradients and more accurate colors. The MSI Optix MPG27C has the Display Port and this is essential for NVIDIA cards to work with AMD FreeSync. The MSI Optix MPG27C is a relatively new monitor. MSI Optix MPG27C has an excellent contrast ratio of 3000 : 1. The monitor panel has good viewing angles and offers better contrast and colors than TN panels. For the average response rate, the MSI Optix MPG27C scores 6 ms, which ensures effective synchronization with the high refresh rate. MSI Optix MPG27C has a total input lag of 14.5 ms, which is excellent among the competition. For the extremely fast frame rates, the MSI Optix MPG27C has a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz that allows smoother gameplay. In terms of pixel density, the MSI Optix MPG27C has an low density of 81 pixels-per-inch, resulting in pixelated text and picture quality. Graphically demanding games may cause frame drops outside the adative refresh rate of 144 Hz. The minimum response rate of MSI Optix MPG27C is 5 ms, which is can cause ghosting effects. The brightness of MSI Optix MPG27C is lower than other monitors.

 27" MSI Optix MPG27C gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review
Brand MSI
Year 2018
Model Optix MPG27C
Size 27"
Minimum Refresh Rate 144Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate 144Hz
AMD FreeSync Yes
NVIDIA G-Sync No
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel Type VA
Pixel Density 81 ppi
Minimum Response Time 5ms
Average Response Time 6ms
Total Response + Input Lag 14.5ms
Maximum Brightness 250 cd/m^2
Price $ 453.9
VESA Mount Yes
Native Color Depth 8 bit
Static Contrast Ratio 3000 : 1
Display Port Yes
Overall Combination Score 68.8/100 Good

Specifications

27" MSI Optix MPG27C 3D

3DNo

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Accessories

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Brand, series, model

BrandMSI
ModelOptix MPG27C

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Camera

CameraNo

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Connectivity

Connectivity2 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x DVI-D Dual Link

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Dimensions, weight and color

ColorsBlackRed
Depth with stand379.3 mm (millimeters) 37.93 cm (centimeters) 14.9331 in (inches) 1.2444 ft (feet)
Height with stand555.8 mm (millimeters) 55.58 cm (centimeters) 21.8819 in (inches) 1.8235 ft (feet)
Weight with stand7.6 kg (kilograms) 16.76 lbs (pounds)
Width with stand612 mm (millimeters) 61.2 cm (centimeters) 24.0945 in (inches) 2.0079 ft (feet)

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Display

Aspect ratio1.778:116:9
BacklightW-LED
Brightness250 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte
Colors16777216 colors 24 bits
Diagonal685.8 mm (millimeters) 68.58 cm (centimeters) 27 in (inches) 2.25 ft (feet)
Dynamic contrast100000000 : 1
FRCNo
Height336.312 mm (millimeters) 33.6312 cm (centimeters) 13.2406 in (inches) 1.1034 ft (feet)
Horizontal viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Minimum response time1 ms (milliseconds) 0.0010 s (seconds)
NTSC (1953)100 % (percent)
Panel bit depth8 bits
Panel typeVA
Pixel density81 ppi (pixels per inch) 32 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Pixel pitch0.311 mm (millimeters) 0.0311 cm (centimeters) 0.0123 in (inches) 0.001 ft (feet)
Radius of curvature1800 mm (millimeters) 180 cm (centimeters) 70.8661 in (inches) 5.9055 ft (feet)
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p
Size class27 in (inches)
Static contrast3000 : 1
Vertical viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Width597.888 mm (millimeters) 59.7888 cm (centimeters) 23.5389 in (inches) 1.9616 ft (feet)
sRGB115 % (percent)

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Ergonomics

Backward tilt20 ° (degrees)
Forward tilt5 ° (degrees)
Forward/backward tiltYes
Height adjustmentYes
Height adjustment range120 mm (millimeters) 12 cm (centimeters) 4.7244 in (inches) 0.3937 ft (feet)
Landscape/portrait pivotNo
Left swivel40 ° (degrees)
Left/right swivelYes
Removable standYes
Right swivel40 ° (degrees)
VESA interface100 x 100 mm
VESA mountYes

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Features

FeaturesAMD FreeSync technology, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Frequencies

Vertical frequency (digital)144 Hz (hertz)

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Operating and storage conditions

Operating humidity10 % - 80 % (percent)
Operating temperature10 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) 50 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)

27" MSI Optix MPG27C Power supply and consumption

110V100 V - 120 V (volts)
220V220 V - 240 V (volts)
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz)
Power consumption (maximum)65 W (watts)
Power consumption (off)0.3 W (watts)
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W (watts)

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