MSI Optix MPG27CQ

Name: MSI Optix MPG27CQ
Brand: MSI
SKU: 809717
Price: 499 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.7 (24 reviews)

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Key specs

	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	144 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Color depth	17 million colors (8-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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Pros and cons

According to our monitor expert

The combination of the 1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate lets you experience extremely smooth images.
The curved design produces a panoramic effect, making the image appear larger.
Thanks to the RGB LED lights at the front and back of the screen, this monitor is a perfect fit for your gaming setup.
This monitor doesn't have integrated speakers to play music and hear the sound of your games.

Description

The MSI Optix MPG27CQ is a 27-inch gaming monitor. The 1,800R curve will give you the impression that you're right in the middle of your games. The MPG27CQ has a resolution of 2550x1440 pixels, which means you can play at a high resolution. The Optix MPG27CQ features RGB indicators at the front, which you can set to display cooldowns, timers, or Discord notifications. The RGB LED lights at the back provide a great, visual finishing touch. Thanks to the VA panel, you can see deep black levels on your screen, which means that dark images in shooters will look extra beautiful. If you're in the middle of a shootout in Battlefield 1 for example, the picture will remain smooth thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate. Besides, the 1ms response time means you won't be bothered by ghosting anymore. The screen can display 100% of the colors in the sRGB color spectrum, which lets you distinguish between different colors more easily.

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Manual
Power cable
DisplayPort cable

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Installation ease

Review is 10 out of 10.

User friendliness

Review is 10 out of 10.

Image quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Price-quality ratio

Review is 10 out of 10.

Design

Review is 10 out of 10.

Most helpful reviews

Review is 10 out of 10.

Good screen, so definitely recommended!

nice picture
Price quality
Easy installation
No gSync

nice picture The screen has a nice image, 1440p is a nice upgrade from 1080p. I always had a 1080p screen, but when I upgraded to this screen I could quickly see that it is a lot sharper.

Price quality The price you pay for this screen is worth it for the quality. Although MSI is quite new to the monitor market, they have done a good job with this one. The material also feels high quality. It also looks beautiful.

Easy installation Installing this screen is pretty easy. In the box you get 3 parts that you have to put together yourself. And how that happens goes something like this: You can easily turn the two parts on the screen by hand on a screw. Once you've done that, you can easily have the screen mounted on it without any screws. Taking it apart is just as easy.

Easy to set up The settings are easy to change with a joystick on the back of the screen. And if you want, you can also download the Gaming OSD software from MSI to do it via your computer.

FreeSync & gSync This screen supports FreeSync but not gSync. So that means it might not work as well with an Nvidia graphics card. Although lately nvidia has been working on getting their graphics cards to work with FreeSync via their driver updates. I myself have an RTX 2080 from MSI and FreeSync works just about everywhere. The exceptions I've had so far where I had to turn off FreeSync for a while so that the game didn't stutter were the games: Minecraft & Overwatch. But I do think this could change in the future. And since gSync screens are more expensive, I would advise going with a high quality FreeSync screen since nvidia has been working on supporting it lately.

Default 60hz instead. 144hz When you first start the screen you can notice that it is at 60hz. But you can set this yourself in the Windows settings. But if you have no idea how that works, you have to google how you can change this.

The RGB lights are a bit redundant I think the lights are a bit redundant. Of course you can make it through the SteelSeries software to show certain things in games although I've only had it with CSGO so far but haven't really looked at it much since I've been into the game. The lights are pretty nice looking and give my setup a bit more life, so I wouldn't worry about it. And if they distract you, you can always disable them with the SteelSeries software.

Conclusion It is a nice screen with nice functions. Although the RGB lights may be redundant, they are beautiful on their own and you can still turn them off if they slip away. There may not be gSync but nvidia has been working on supporting FreeSync lately anyway and I've only had issues with it a few times so far, but then I just turned it off for a while. The installation & setup of the screen is almost easy. It's only 60hz when you start it up for the first time, but you can easily change this and you only have to do it once. The price lives up to the quality of the screen. So I really recommend this one since I've had a good experience with it.

Review by:
Jake Nijssen
Date:
14 April 2019
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Am very satisfied

big screen
good image quality
pricey

Really good screen would definitely recommend it

Review by:
Dean
Date:
30 November 2019
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Perfect balance between price and performance

Curved screen
Stable metal base
Status Led bar for game info
Sorry no G-Sync

It takes some getting used to because of the higher resolution and the large screen, you will see imperfections better on lower resolution images (films, photos, games). But that's normal.

The installation is super easy. The foot in particular is very sturdy and stable (sometimes a bit of an issue with other monitors in my experience).

Unfortunately, the support of the LEDs (Gamesense) within games is still limited, but that is not the fault of MSI.

For the rest, you just get a very nice and sturdy monitor for a very reasonable price.

Review by:
Hans Engelen
Date:
28 July 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

Fall and impact damage
Water damage
Manufacturing defects outside the warranty

What am I not insured for?

Damage you deliberately cause
Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.

How do I insure my monitor?

First, add your monitor to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

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5-year advance payment
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3-year advance payment
49,99 one-time payment (16,66 per year)

The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	809717
	Manufacturer code	OPTIXMPG27CQ
	Brand	MSI
	Warranty	3 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Screen

Screen
	Screen size	27 inches
	Recommended display resolution	2560x1440
	Sharpness	Quad HD (1440p)
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	144 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Brightness	400 cd/m2
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	3000
	Touchscreen
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	sRGB
	Color depth	17 million colors (8-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	FreeSync
	Resolution width	2560 pixels
	Resolution height	1440 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	55,5 cm
	Width	61,2 cm
	Depth	37 cm
	Weight	7,6 kg
	Color	Black, Red
	Including stand
	Material	Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Neutral
	Curved

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	2
	Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.2 ports	1
	Number of female standard USB-B (3.0 form) ports	1
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-B (3.0 form)

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy consumption standby	0,3 W
	Energy consumption active	65 W

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Split screen
	Kensington lock
	Best tested

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Image quality according to customers	Excellent
	Design according to customers	Very nice
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Office work

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Most helpful reviews

Good screen, so definitely recommended!

Am very satisfied

Perfect balance between price and performance

Insure your monitor

What am I insured for?

What am I not insured for?

XCover insurace

How do I insure my monitor?

XCover Protection without theft cover

Specifications

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Am very satisfied

Perfect balance between price and performance

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