MSI 27" 2024
The Rapid IPS panel delivers 1440p visuals at 170Hz with a 1ms response and G-Sync compatibility, ensuring tear-free motion. Wide 96% Adobe RGB and 93% DCI-P3 color coverage pairs with a USB-C port that provides 15W charging and video output, while the fully adjustable stand adds ergonomic flexibility. This monitor suits graphic designers and hobbyist video editors who need accurate SDR color for work and a high refresh rate for casual competitive gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong color (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong performance (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 96% Adobe RGB / 93% DCI-P3 / 121% sRGB |
| HDR | HDR400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 8.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120x2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 170 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 27" | 85.9 | 63.8 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 80.6 | 82.2 | 70.2 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 96.8 | 91 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.8 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.2 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.5 | 73.8 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 87.9 | 99.2 | 95.6 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.3 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 95.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.8 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 98 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
Usage Scores
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