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MSI Optix MAG272C computer monitor vs Samsung 27" CR500 Curved Monitor

38specifications compared
19differ
19identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:68.3 cm (26.9")
Display brightness (typical)
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:300 cd/m²
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:250 cd/m²
Response time
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:1 ms
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:4 ms
Maximum refresh rate
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:165 Hz
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:60 Hz
Display number of colours
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:16.78 million colours
Product colour
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:Black
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:Black, Grey
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:0
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:1
HDMI ports quantity
- Optix MAG272C computer monitor:2
- 27" CR500 Curved Monitor:1

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Comparison of MAG272C, 27" CR500 Curved Monitor
96 specifications	A MSI Optix MAG272C computer monitor Model MAG272C View product	B Samsung 27" CR500 Curved Monitor View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	68.3 cm (26.9")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technologyKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	VA	VA
Display brightness (typical)Differs	300 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	1 ms	4 ms
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shape	Curved	Curved
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	100000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	165 Hz	60 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.3114 x 0.3114 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	59.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	33.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	53.28 - 183.15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	48 - 165 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one	115%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen curvature ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1800R
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mega Contrast
Colour gamutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72%
Screen curvatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 cm
Performanceidentical
AMD FreeSync	Yes	Yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support	Yes	Yes
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in camera	No	No
Design1 differ
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Grey
Frameless designKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Feet colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DARK BLUE GRAY
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB hub versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB upstream port typeKnown for one	USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI versionDiffers	2.0b	1.4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.2a	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	100 x 100 mm	75 x 75 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	-2 - 22°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Known for one	F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one	26 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
External power adapterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	611.5 mm	614.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	225 mm	251.2 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	455 mm	466.2 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5.4 kg	4.3 kg
Width (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	614.2 mm
Depth (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94.4 mm
Height (without stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	362.8 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	756 mm	710 mm
Package depthDiffers	473 mm	460 mm
Package heightDiffers	168 mm	177 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.9 kg	6.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDMI
Power cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 m
Other featuresidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in headphone hookKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85285210	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%

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