MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" Metallic Black
A 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time on a curved 27-inch VA panel deliver blur-free clarity for competitive gaming. The VA panel's high native contrast provides deeper blacks than typical IPS monitors, heightening immersion in dark scenes. Best for esports athletes and FPS enthusiasts who need maximum motion precision at 1080p.
About This Monitor
A 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time on a curved 27-inch VA panel deliver blur-free clarity for competitive gaming. The VA panel's high native contrast provides deeper blacks than typical IPS monitors, heightening immersion in dark scenes. Best for esports athletes and FPS enthusiasts who need maximum motion precision at 1080p.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type VA
- Refresh rate 280
- Response time ms 0.5
- Adaptive sync FreeSync
- HDR Yes
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong color (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile) 16th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 102% sRGB, 78% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit + FRC |
| HDR | Yes |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | LG Ultragear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 | 3840x2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 240 | 500 | 360 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | Yes | HDR10 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 276CXF 27" | 74.7 | 16.1 | 43.3 | 92.1 | 49.3 | 94.5 | 59.4 | 97.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 98 | 63.4 | 76.4 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.8 | 71.2 |
| LG Ultragear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 93.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.4 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 87.3 | 86.6 | 80.6 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 57 | 93 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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