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MSI has expanded its range of good gaming monitors by announcing the Optix G271C model, built on a 27-inch VA panel. The 165Hz gaming monitor corresponds to the Full HD format – 1920 × 1080 pixels.
The panel has a concave shape: the radius of curvature is 1000R. This performance contributes to a deeper effect of immersion in the virtual space.
The MSI gaming monitor has a response time of 1 ms (MPRT) and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. The new MSI curved monitor provides 85% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space and 115% sRGB coverage space.
The MSI curved screen has 300 nits brightness, contrast ratio is 3000:1, viewing angles horizontally and vertically reach 178 degrees. FreeSync Premium technology was implemented, which helps to increase the smoothness of the gameplay.
The set of connectors includes a DisplayPort 1.2a connector and two HDMI 2.0b interfaces. In addition, there is a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. The display can be tilted up to 25 degrees using the stand.
Price and availability
MSI Optix G271C 165Hz gaming monitor costs $229.99 and is already available to buy on the Adorama.com website.
MSI Optix G271C specifications
- Display: 27-inch Anti-glare VA panel
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (FHD)
- Curvature: 1000R
- Refresh rate: 165Hz
- Response time: 1ms (MPRT)
- Brightness: 300 nits
- Viewing angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Contrast ratio: 3000:1
- DCR: 100000000:1
- Pixel pitch (H X V): 0.3108(H)×0.3108(V)
- Colors: 16.7M
- DCI-P3 / SRGB: 85% / 115%
- Active display area: 596.736(H)x335.664(V)
- Ports: 1x Display Port (1.2a), 2x HDMI (2.0b), 1x Earphone out
- Features: FreeSync Premium, Kensington lock, Frameless design
- VESA mounting: 75 x 75 mm
- Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°)
- Dimensions: 606.5 x 482.2 x 245.6 mm
- Weight: 5.6kg / 12.35 lbs
Along with this, MSI has also introduced the Modern MD271CPW 27 inch curved monitor for business and office purposes. The built-in VA panel of the device has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) at a refresh rate of up to 75 Hz, 1500 R curvature, and is priced at $219.99.
