27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review

For the extremely fast frame rates, the MSI Optix MAG27CQ has a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz that allows smoother gameplay. MSI Optix MAG27CQ has an excellent contrast ratio of 3000 : 1. For graphics color quality, the MSI Optix MAG27CQ has an excellent color depth of 8 -bit, resulting in smoother gradients and more accurate colors. With the AMD FreeSync support, this monitor is compatible with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The monitor has a VESA mount. In terms of pixel density, the MSI Optix MAG27CQ has an excellent density of 109 pixels-per-inch, resulting in sharper text and picture quality. The monitor panel has good viewing angles and offers better contrast and colors than TN panels. The MSI Optix MAG27CQ has the Display Port and this is essential for NVIDIA cards to work with AMD FreeSync. The MSI Optix MAG27CQ is a relatively new monitor. MSI Optix MAG27CQ has a total input lag of 21.5 ms, which is bad among the competition. The brightness of MSI Optix MAG27CQ is lower than other monitors. For the average response rate, the MSI Optix MAG27CQ scores 12 ms, which can cause motion blurring due to ineffective synchronization with the high refresh rate. The minimum response rate of MSI Optix MAG27CQ is 5 ms, which is can cause ghosting effects. Graphically demanding games may cause frame drops outside the adative refresh rate of 48 Hz.

 27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review
Brand MSI
Year 2017
Model Optix MAG27CQ
Size 27"
Minimum Refresh Rate 48Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate 144Hz
AMD FreeSync Yes
NVIDIA G-Sync No
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel Type SVA
Pixel Density 109 ppi
Minimum Response Time 5ms
Average Response Time 12ms
Total Response + Input Lag 21.5ms
Maximum Brightness 250 cd/m^2
Price $ 395.7
VESA Mount Yes
Native Color Depth 8 bit
Static Contrast Ratio 3000 : 1
Display Port Yes
Overall Combination Score 71.3/100 Very Good

Specifications

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ 3D

3DNo

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Accessories

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Brand, series, model

BrandMSI
ModelOptix MAG27CQ

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Camera

CameraNo

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Connectivity

Connectivity1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x DVI-D Dual Link, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Dimensions, weight and color

ColorsBlackRed
Depth with stand239 mm (millimeters) 23.9 cm (centimeters) 9.4094 in (inches) 0.7841 ft (feet)
Height with stand451 mm (millimeters) 45.1 cm (centimeters) 17.7559 in (inches) 1.4797 ft (feet)
Weight with stand4.89 kg (kilograms) 10.78 lbs (pounds)
Width with stand619.7 mm (millimeters) 61.97 cm (centimeters) 24.3976 in (inches) 2.0331 ft (feet)

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Display

Aspect ratio1.778:116:9
Average response time12 ms (milliseconds) 0.0120 s (seconds)
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
Height335.664 mm (millimeters) 33.5664 cm (centimeters) 13.2151 in (inches) 1.1013 ft (feet)
Horizontal viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Minimum response time1 ms (milliseconds) 0.0010 s (seconds)
NTSC (1953)85 % (percent)
Panel bit depth8 bits
Panel manufacturerSamsung
Panel modelLSM270DP01
Panel typeSVA
Pixel density109 ppi (pixels per inch) 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Pixel pitch0.233 mm (millimeters) 0.0233 cm (centimeters) 0.0092 in (inches) 0.0008 ft (feet)
Radius of curvature1800 mm (millimeters) 180 cm (centimeters) 70.8661 in (inches) 5.9055 ft (feet)
Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Size class27 in (inches)
Static contrast3000 : 1
Vertical viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Width596.736 mm (millimeters) 59.6736 cm (centimeters) 23.4935 in (inches) 1.9578 ft (feet)
sRGB110 % (percent)

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Ergonomics

Backward tilt15 ° (degrees)
Forward tilt5 ° (degrees)
Forward/backward tiltYes
Height adjustmentYes
Height adjustment range65 mm (millimeters) 6.5 cm (centimeters) 2.5591 in (inches) 0.2133 ft (feet)
Landscape/portrait pivotNo
Left swivel30 ° (degrees)
Left/right swivelYes
Removable standYes
Right swivel30 ° (degrees)
VESA interface75 x 75 mm
VESA mountYes

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Features

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

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Frequencies

Horizontal frequency (digital)56 kHz - 214.56 kHz (kilohertz)
Vertical frequency (digital)48 Hz - 144 Hz (hertz)

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Operating and storage conditions

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

27" MSI Optix MAG27CQ Power supply and consumption

110V100 V - 120 V (volts)
220V220 V - 240 V (volts)
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz)
Power consumption (average)48 W (watts)
Power consumption (maximum)60 W (watts)
Power consumption (off)0.3 W (watts)
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W (watts)

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