Product comparison · 2 monitors

MSI Optix MAG27C vs MSI Optix MPG27CQ

50specifications compared
22differ
28identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Optix MAG27C:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Optix MPG27CQ:2560 x 1440 pixels
Display technology
- Optix MAG27C:LCD
- Optix MPG27CQ:LED
HD type
- Optix MAG27C:Full HD
- Optix MPG27CQ:Quad HD
Display brightness (typical)
- Optix MAG27C:250 cd/m²
- Optix MPG27CQ:400 cd/m²
Supported graphics resolutions
- Optix MAG27C:1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
- Optix MPG27CQ:2560 x 1440
Pixel pitch
- Optix MAG27C:0.3114 x 0.3114 mm
- Optix MPG27CQ:0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
sRGB coverage (typical)
- Optix MAG27C:110%
- Optix MPG27CQ:115%
NTSC coverage (typical)
- Optix MAG27C:85%
- Optix MPG27CQ:100%

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Comparison of Optix MAG27C, Optix MPG27CQ
79 specifications	A MSI Optix MAG27C View product	B MSI Optix MPG27CQ View product
Display8 differ
Display diagonal	68.6 cm (27")	68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technologyDiffers	LCD	LED
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VA
Display brightness (typical)Differs	250 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Response time	1 ms	1 ms
Screen shape	Curved	Curved
Screen curvature ratingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1800R
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	2560 x 1440
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	100000000:1	100000000:1
Maximum refresh rate	144 Hz	144 Hz
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.3114 x 0.3114 mm	0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Viewable size, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70.56 - 214.56 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 144 Hz
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs	110%	115%
NTSC coverage (typical)Differs	85%	100%
Screen curvatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 cm
3D	No	No
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for one	sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNC	No	No
AMD FreeSyncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Product colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffers	No	Yes
USB hub versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB upstream port typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-B
Number of upstream portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
Headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers	75 x 75 mm	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Height adjustment	Yes	Yes
Adjustable height (max)Differs	6.5 cm	12 cm
Swivelling	Yes	Yes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Tilt adjustment	Yes	Yes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 15°	-5 - 20°
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	48 W	90 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers	4 A	4.5 A
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
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for one	A to G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	619 mm	612 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	239 mm	379.3 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	451 mm	555.8 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	5.83 kg	7.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	8.1 kg	10.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
No flickeringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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