The Taiwanese company MSI has listed a new gaming monitor on its US website, now available at a discount on Amazon. The MSI MAG 275QF is a 27-inch monitor with Rapid IPS technology that can display WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) at a maximum of 180 Hz and is HDR-capable.
However, with no dimming zones and only a moderate HDR brightness of 300 cd/m² (typical), you shouldn’t expect much from this feature. Other key features include a 10-bit color depth (8-bit + FRC), a 0.5 ms gray-to-gray response time, 101% sRGB coverage, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. However, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces lag, covering 82% and 78%, respectively.
Adaptive Sync ensures tear-free gaming sessions, while an AI-powered black stabilizer enhances visibility in dark scenes. On the interface side, there are two HDMI 2.0b inputs (WQHD at max. 144 Hz ), a DisplayPort 1.4 (WQHD at max. 180 Hz), and a headphone output.
As far as ergonomic functions are concerned, you will have to make do with tilt, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-reduced backlighting. The MSI MAG275QF weighs 3.57 kg without the stand.
Price and availability
The MSI MAG 275QF gaming monitor is $189.99 on Newegg, but Amazon offers up to 15% off, lowering the price to $159.99.
If you’re searching for a discounted curved gaming monitor from the same brand, you’re in luck. The MSI MAG 32CQ6F 1440p gaming monitor is available for $229.99 on Newegg and $243.99 on Amazon. This 31.5-inch curved display offers a 1500R curvature, a Rapid VA panel, a 180Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 400 certification, and a 3500:1 contrast ratio.
MSI MAG 275QF specifications
- Display: 27-inch Rapid IPS panel, Anti-glare
- Active display area: 596.736(H)x335.664(V)
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
- Pixel pitch: 0.2331(H)x0.2331(V)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Brightness: 300 nits (Typ.)
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (Typ.)
- DCR: 100000000:1
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Response time: 0.5ms (GtG)
- Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
- Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 82% / 78% / 101%
- Display colors: 1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
- Features: DisplayHDR 400, HDR Ready, Adaptive-Sync Technology, Less Blue Light, Anti-flicker, Wide color gamut, Gaming Assistance, Console mode, Smart cross hair, AI Vision, Kensington lock
- Ports: 1 x DisplayPort (1.4), 2 x HDMI (2.0b), 1 x Headphone Out
- Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°)
- VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
- Dimensions: 613.3 x 220.1 x 454.6 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 3.95 kg (with stand)