MSI launches Optix MAG274QRX WQHD Monitor for Esports

MSI’s portfolio includes the Optix MAG274QRX 27 inch gaming monitor, designed specifically for users who participate in gaming competitions. The best monitor for gaming is built on a 27-inch Rapid IPS matrix.

The panel has a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels, that corresponds to the WQHD format. The GTG has a 1ms response time and a refresh rate of up to 240Hz. The gaming PC monitor has a contrast ratio of 1000: 1, peak brightness is 400 nits, horizontal and vertical viewing angles up to 178 degrees.

The new PC gaming monitor claims 97 percent coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, 92 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 space, and 126 percent coverage of the sRGB color space. The number of reproducible color shades exceeds 1 billion.

The MSI gaming monitor includes Display Port 1.4a, HDMI 2.0 (× 2), USB Type C (DP alt.) Interfaces with the ability to supply 15W of power to the connected device, a USB 2.0 hub, and a standard headphone jack.

Night Vision mode helps you better see enemies lurking in the dark. There is a KVM switch: it allows you to use one keyboard and mouse for two different computers, such as a desktop and a laptop.

Price and availability

MSI Optix MAG274QRX 27 inch gaming monitor has been priced at $549.99 and is already available to buy via the Adorama.com, Newegg.com, and Amazon.com websites.

MSI Optix MAG274QRX specifications

• Display: 27-inch Anti-glare Rapid IPS panel
• Resolution: 2560×1440 (WQHD)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz
• Response time: 1ms (GTG)
• Brightness: 350 (typ.) / 400 (HDR Peak)
• Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.2331(H)x0.2331(V)
• Colors: 1.07B (8 bits + FRC)
• ADOBE RGB / DCI-P3 / SRGB: 95% / 124%
• Features: G-SYNC Compatible, HDR 400, PIP/PBP, Frameless design, Kensington lock, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Console mode
• Ports: 1x Display Port (1.4a), 2x HDMI (2.0), 1x Type C (DP alt.) with PD charging 15W, 2x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 Type B, 1x Headphone out
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Tilt -5° ~ 20°, Swivel -45° ~ 45°, Height 0 ~ 130 mm, Pivot -90° ~ 90°
• Dimensions: 614.9 x 544 x 233.68 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 6.43kg / 9.09kg (with stand)

Recently, MSI has expanded its range of 4K Ultra HD monitors with the Optix MAG281URF, which is designed for gaming desktop applications. This 4K ultrawide monitor has a 27.9-inch Rapid IPS panel.