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AOC CQ27G4Z2 vs MSI G274QPX

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

AOC CQ27G4Z2

CQ27G4Z2 · 27-inch Fast VA · AOC UK specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 monitor, official exact-model gallery view showing the screen and supplied stand.
Exact model & source notes

A 27-inch Fast VA monitor with a 2560 × 1440 panel, a listed 240 Hz native refresh rate and a 260 Hz overclocked mode over DisplayPort. Its specified depth with stand is 239.4 mm.

Specifications checked 28 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the AOC CQ27G4Z2 for

  • A Fast VA panel
  • A curved 1500R screen

Choose the MSI G274QPX for

  • A Rapid IPS LCD panel
  • Smaller stated depth with stand: 196.5 mm vs 239.4 mm
  • A flat screen
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 10 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI G274QPX

27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 240 Hz · MSI global specification

MSI G274QPX monitor on its supplied stand, official front view with manufacturer sample screen artwork
Exact model & source notes

A 27-inch 2560 × 1440 Rapid IPS monitor with up to 240 Hz over DisplayPort or USB-C, an adjustable stand and up to 65 W USB-C charging. HDMI reaches 144 Hz at native resolution.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE8 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 08

Panel technology

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

AOC CQ27G4Z2Fast VA

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

MSI G274QPXRapid IPS LCD

Manufacturer specification

Explore the full specifications

Match the monitor to the connection. Refresh limits depend on the input, cable and source device. Confirm the exact regional ports, stand adjustment and mount. Manufacturer response-time methods such as MPRT and GtG are different; neither the image nor these figures establish an independent motion or colour-quality test.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 2 features are the same under different published names, grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Listed refresh modes and input limits

In Visual facts
AOC CQ27G4Z2QHD 2560 × 1440: 240 Hz native, 260 Hz OC (DisplayPort), 144 Hz (HDMI); HD 1280 × 720 Dual Resolution mode: 400 Hz (DisplayPort), 280 Hz (HDMI)
MSI G274QPXDisplayPort and USB-C DP Alt Mode: 2560 × 1440 up to 240 Hz; HDMI: 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC's UK page lists 'QHD@260Hz / HD@400Hz'. The 400 Hz figure applies only in the lower-resolution HD Dual Resolution mode, not at the native panel resolution, and the page's per-input vertical row (48~144Hz HDMI / 48~260Hz DisplayPort) does not state which input carries it; the input limits and OverClock states are from the CQ27G4Z2 user manual.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · From the V1.1 manual preset table; needs a compatible source, cable and mode. PBP uses 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Check the exact input, signal mode, source and cable. A connector version or supported timing does not guarantee every console mode, VRR setting or game frame rate.

Inputs, connections and versions

In Visual facts
AOC CQ27G4Z2HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 2; DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1; Audio Output: Headphone out (3.5mm)
MSI G274QPX1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to 65 W Power Delivery; headphone output
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer port counts and versions. Confirm source-device support, cable bandwidth and the exact mode; a connector name alone does not guarantee every advertised configuration.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 240 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

VESA mounting pattern

In Visual facts
AOC CQ27G4Z2100x100
MSI G274QPX75 × 75 mm
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Match the screw pattern, screw dimensions, product weight and mount load rating; the pattern alone does not verify a safe mount.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · 75 × 75 mm mounting pattern. Manual specifies M4 × 10 mm screws, 4 mm thread diameter and 0.7 mm thread pitch; follow the model and mount instructions.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Compare the supplied stand and mounting requirements. These affect positioning and desk fit; they do not establish panel quality. Check any separately stated limits or conflicting dimensions.

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Depth with stand

In Visual facts
AOC CQ27G4Z2239.4 mm
MSI G274QPX196.5 mm
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Depth from the manufacturer dimension tuple. Allow additional room for cable routing and movement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions with stand

AOC CQ27G4Z2611.5 × (396.4–516.4) × 239.4 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
MSI G274QPX613.5 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI lists 613.49 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth). · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions without stand (W × H × D, mm)

AOC CQ27G4Z2611.5 x 367.6 x 78.6
MSI G274QPX613.5 × 362.5 × 69.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Same feature, different names (2)

The sources publish different names for the same feature. Both names and their sources are shown; they are not counted as differences.

Named adaptive-sync technology

AOC CQ27G4Z2Adaptive Sync
MSI G274QPXNVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible as listed by MSI; no dedicated G-SYNC module.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Both sources state the same feature under different published names. This is not a verified difference; check the exact feature you need.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (64)

Maximum HDMI refresh at native resolution

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX144 Hz
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · At 2560 × 1440 with a compatible source and cable.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C / Thunderbolt charging output

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX65 W
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No positive charging-output rating is established in the inspected specification. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Maximum 65 W at 20 V / 3.25 A for a compatible device and cable; this is charging output, not monitor consumption.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C connection

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

The inspected exact-model specification does not establish this feature. It has not been inferred from another model or from an omitted field. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Video input and power delivery; compatible device and cable required.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB hub

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXNo
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet lists USB data ports as N/A; the separate USB-C input provides video and charging.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MPRT motion-blur-reduction mode

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Available only above 85 Hz. MPRT locks brightness and response-time adjustment, disables Adaptive-Sync, HDCR and PIP/PBP, and resets 1:1 to Auto. HDR disables MPRT, and flicker-free operation does not apply with MPRT on.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Simultaneous MPRT and Adaptive-Sync

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXNo
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The V1.1 manual explicitly switches Adaptive-Sync off when MPRT is enabled and switches MPRT off when Adaptive-Sync is enabled.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Portrait pivot

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Follow the manual for clearance and safe rotation; declared pivot range is −90° to +90°.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand adjustment

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXTilt −5° to +20°; swivel −45° to +45°; pivot −90° to +90°; height travel 0–130 mm
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

sRGB picture preset

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Selecting sRGB locks colour-temperature and Low Blue Light adjustment.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in speakers

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

The inspected exact-model specification does not establish this feature. It has not been inferred from another model or from an omitted field. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI's datasheet lists a headphone output but does not say whether speakers are built in. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone output

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · One headphone output; MSI does not list a microphone input or speakers.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Picture-in-picture / side-by-side modes

AOC CQ27G4Z2PiP+PbP
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP disables Adaptive-Sync, MPRT and HDMI CEC and locks response-time adjustment. HDR greys out PIP/PBP. The manual lists 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input in PBP; input selection and aspect restrictions apply.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Built-in KVM

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

MSI's datasheet does not list a KVM switch. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI VRR

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

MSI does not list HDMI VRR for this model. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI CEC

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Compatible CEC device required. Can coordinate power states and reset Game/Pro modes when a supported console is connected. PIP/PBP switches CEC off.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared variable-refresh range

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX48–240 Hz
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Depends on input, source device and mode. HDMI at native resolution is capped at 144 Hz.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Backlight technology

AOC CQ27G4Z2WLED
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published package contents

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXMonitor, quick-start guide, stand and base with screws, external power supply and power cord; HDMI and DisplayPort cables are optional
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Package contents vary by country; check the seller's box, including whether a USB-C cable is supplied.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical brightness

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXConflicting evidence
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK page lists 350 cd/m² under 'Brightness in nits' without stating whether it is typical, sustained or peak output or giving a window size; the figure is kept as brightness_claim. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI's July 2025 datasheet lists 400 nits typical; the G274QPX V1.1 manual (December 2023, page 18) lists 300 nits typical SDR. Both list 400 nits HDR peak. · Manufacturer specification · SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published brightness claim

AOC CQ27G4Z2350 cd/m²
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC does not state the window size or whether this is sustained or peak brightness.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour depth

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX8-bit + FRC
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Where FRC is listed, the panel uses frame-rate control to reach the stated depth.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared colour-gamut figures

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXAdobe RGB 97% / DCI-P3 98% / sRGB 136% (CIE 1976)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer CIE 1976 gamut figures; percentages above 100% are relative volume.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display colour depth

AOC CQ27G4Z2Conflicting evidence
MSI G274QPX1.07 billion
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK page lists 'Display colours 16.7 Million', while the linked CQ27G4Z2 user manual lists '1.07B Colors' (with 10-bit support only in certain modes). The colour count is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · 1.07 billion colours via 8-bit + FRC, not a native 10-bit panel.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic contrast claim

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX100000000:1
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Dynamic contrast, not static contrast.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer bezel design

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer design term; the visible monitor bezel remains present.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour space (Adobe RGB) CIE 1976 %

AOC CQ27G4Z292.2
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour space (DCI-P3) CIE 1976 %

AOC CQ27G4Z295.8
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Colour space (sRGB) CIE 1976 %

AOC CQ27G4Z2125.9
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Gross shipping weight

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX8.1 kg
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer gross figure; not the monitor’s assembled or bare weight.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI 2160p input timings

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX2160p at 30 Hz or 60 Hz
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The panel stays 2560 × 1440; these are accepted HDMI input timings, with no 4K 120 Hz.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed cable bundle

AOC CQ27G4Z2HDMI cable: 1.8m × 1; Displayport cable: 1x 1.8 meters; Power Cable: True
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Package contents describe the inspected regional specification; confirm the exact retailer bundle.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Vertical input-frequency range

AOC CQ27G4Z248~144Hz (HDMI) / 48~260Hz (DisplayPort)
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Kensington lock provision

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low-input-lag mode

AOC CQ27G4Z2Yes
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC advertises a Low Input Lag mode in a feature tile; the exact-model manual's Game Setting menu has an Off / On Low Input Lag setting that turns off the frame buffer to decrease input lag. When Adaptive-Sync is enabled, Low Input Lag is enabled by default and cannot be adjusted. No input-lag figure is published.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum power (W)

AOC CQ27G4Z251.0
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power when off (W)

AOC CQ27G4Z20.3
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating environment limits

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX0–40 °C; 20–90% relative humidity, non-condensing; altitude 0–5000 m
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Desktop control software

AOC CQ27G4Z2AOC G-Menu
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC describes G-Menu as a free tool that you install on a PC for customisation; the UK page's Software downloads list a Gmenu .exe.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Picture-by-picture input timing

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Two-source view with OSD aspect/input restrictions; Adaptive-Sync, MPRT and HDMI CEC are disabled.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel pitch

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX0.2331 × 0.2331 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical / normal operating power

AOC CQ27G4Z225 W
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ. Source mode: typical.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI lists adapter ratings but no typical operating wattage; the 65 W USB-C output is charging power for a connected device. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Specification market

AOC CQ27G4Z2AOC UK documentation
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · UK and US retailer searches are provided separately. A UK specification does not prove identical US variants, included plugs, stock or cross-border warranty.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reported net weight (basis not stated)

AOC CQ27G4Z25.37 kg
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC's net weight excluding packaging; stand inclusion is not explicitly stated.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MPRT response-time claim

AOC CQ27G4Z20.3 ms
MSI G274QPX1 ms
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer response-time claim; settings and transition method matter. GtG and MPRT values are different measures and are not independent motion-clarity results.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Available only above 85 Hz; cannot be combined with Adaptive-Sync, HDR or PIP/PBP.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

Screen Assistance overlay

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXYes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · User-selected on-screen icons.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Screen-size controls

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXAuto, 4:3, 16:9 and 1:1
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Selecting 1:1 disables MPRT, Adaptive-Sync and PIP/PBP.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published signal frequency

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX76.08–380.4 kHz horizontal; 48–240 Hz vertical
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand height travel

AOC CQ27G4Z2Conflicting evidence
MSI G274QPX130 mm
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK specification table lists Height adjust (mm) 130mm, while the exact-model user manual's Adjusting Viewing Angle illustration labels the height travel 120mm; the page's with-base height range (396.4~516.4 mm) also spans 120 mm. No single travel figure is selected. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Adjustment travel, separate from assembled monitor height.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Standby power (W)

AOC CQ27G4Z20.5
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand swivel

AOC CQ27G4Z2−30° to 30° (±2° tolerance)
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stand tilt

AOC CQ27G4Z2−3° to 21° (±2° tolerance)
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB-C charging profiles

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX5 V / 3 A (15 W); 9 V / 3 A (27 W); 12 V / 3 A (36 W); 15 V / 3 A (45 W); 20 V / 3.25 A (65 W)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Actual negotiated output depends on the connected device and cable.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed warranty period

AOC CQ27G4Z23 years
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Check the exact model, purchase market, proof-of-purchase requirements and full manufacturer terms; this is not a cross-border warranty guarantee.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight without stand

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX3.92 kg
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer bare-monitor mass, with stand removed.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active display area

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX596.736 × 335.664 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Carton dimensions

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPXWW carton: 815 × 145 × 502 mm; outer carton: 830 × 158 × 526 mm (width × depth × height)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded for this side.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight with stand

AOC CQ27G4Z2Not verified
MSI G274QPX5.95 kg
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC lists a 5.37 kg 'Net weight excl. package' but does not explicitly state that the figure includes the stand; it is kept as reported_net_weight. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Net assembled monitor; the supplied stand is included and packaging is excluded.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Width with stand

AOC CQ27G4Z2611.5 mm
MSI G274QPXNot verified
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width in the listed landscape configuration.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

12 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

AOC CQ27G4Z2

What it brings

What to check

  • The headline maximum spans different resolution modes: QHD@260Hz / HD@400Hz. The faster lower-resolution mode does not deliver the same pixel detail as the native panel mode.
  • Allow for the 239.4 mm listed depth with the supplied stand, plus cable clearance. Check desk depth before choosing this size.

MSI G274QPX

What it brings

  • The supplied stand supports 130 mm height travel, swivel and portrait pivot. USB-C combines display input with up to 65 W charging for a compatible device.
  • MSI lists PiP/PbP and DisplayHDR 400, the panel covers 136% sRGB (CIE 1976), and USB-C carries the full 240 Hz at native resolution.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
89 of 89 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for AOC CQ27G4Z2 and MSI G274QPX
SpecificationAOC CQ27G4Z2MSI G274QPX
Screen diagonal
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed panel diagonal; a rounded size may appear in the product name.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
27 in27 in
Native resolution
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer resolution notation: 2560x1440. See the separate refresh-mode conditions for any lower-resolution configurations.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Panel technologyDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Fast VARapid IPS LCD
Published brightness claim
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC does not state the window size or whether this is sustained or peak brightness.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

350 cd/m²Not provided
Aspect ratio
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
16:916:9
Static contrastDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Static contrast.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
3000:11000:1
Screen coating
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Antiglare (AG)Anti-glare
Screen curvatureDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
1500RFlat
Viewing angles and basis
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
178/178178° horizontal / 178° vertical
Display colour depth
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK page lists 'Display colours 16.7 Million', while the linked CQ27G4Z2 user manual lists '1.07B Colors' (with 10-bit support only in certain modes). The colour count is left unresolved. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · 1.07 billion colours via 8-bit + FRC, not a native 10-bit panel.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Conflicting sources1.07 billion
HDR formats / certification
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed HDR formats or certification. This alone does not establish real-scene HDR quality, local dimming or measured peak brightness.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · MSI lists DisplayHDR 400; HDR disables PIP/PBP and MPRT.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400VESA DisplayHDR 400
Backlight technology
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

WLEDNot provided
Colour space (sRGB) CIE 1976 %
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

125.9Not provided
Colour space (DCI-P3) CIE 1976 %
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

95.8Not provided
Colour space (Adobe RGB) CIE 1976 %
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer colour specification under its stated colour space and measurement basis. Coverage and gamut volume are not interchangeable, and this is not an independent colour-accuracy measurement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

92.2Not provided
Colour depth
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Where FRC is listed, the panel uses frame-rate control to reach the stated depth.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided8-bit + FRC
Active display area
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided596.736 × 335.664 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Pixel pitch
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided0.2331 × 0.2331 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Declared HDR peak brightness
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer HDR peak; test window and duration not stated.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided400 cd/m²
Dynamic contrast claim
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Dynamic contrast, not static contrast.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided100000000:1
Declared colour-gamut figures
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer CIE 1976 gamut figures; percentages above 100% are relative volume.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedAdobe RGB 97% / DCI-P3 98% / sRGB 136% (CIE 1976)
Manufacturer bezel design
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer design term; the visible monitor bezel remains present.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedYes
HDR signal support
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · HDR greys out Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, brightness, contrast, colour-temperature and PIP/PBP controls.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
sRGB picture preset
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Selecting sRGB locks colour-temperature and Low Blue Light adjustment.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
Screen-size controls
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Selecting 1:1 disables MPRT, Adaptive-Sync and PIP/PBP.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedAuto, 4:3, 16:9 and 1:1
Refresh rate at native resolution
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · At the native 2560 × 1440 resolution over DisplayPort with AOC's OverClock setting off. The manual lists QHD 260 Hz only with OverClock on and advises 240 Hz if display errors occur while overclocking; the OC setting is not treated as the stock rate. HDMI is limited to QHD 144 Hz. Available modes depend on input, cable and source.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Up to 240 Hz at native 2560 × 1440 over DisplayPort or USB-C DP Alt Mode with a compatible device and cable; HDMI is limited to 144 Hz.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
240 Hz240 Hz
Listed refresh modes and input limitsDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC's UK page lists 'QHD@260Hz / HD@400Hz'. The 400 Hz figure applies only in the lower-resolution HD Dual Resolution mode, not at the native panel resolution, and the page's per-input vertical row (48~144Hz HDMI / 48~260Hz DisplayPort) does not state which input carries it; the input limits and OverClock states are from the CQ27G4Z2 user manual.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · From the V1.1 manual preset table; needs a compatible source, cable and mode. PBP uses 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
QHD 2560 × 1440: 240 Hz native, 260 Hz OC (DisplayPort), 144 Hz (HDMI); HD 1280 × 720 Dual Resolution mode: 400 Hz (DisplayPort), 280 Hz (HDMI)DisplayPort and USB-C DP Alt Mode: 2560 × 1440 up to 240 Hz; HDMI: 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
GtG response-time claim
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer response-time claim; settings and transition method matter. GtG and MPRT values are different measures and are not independent motion-clarity results.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · 1 ms GtG as listed by MSI; the manual also lists a separate 1 ms MPRT figure.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
1 ms1 ms GtG
MPRT response-time claim
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer response-time claim; settings and transition method matter. GtG and MPRT values are different measures and are not independent motion-clarity results.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Available only above 85 Hz; cannot be combined with Adaptive-Sync, HDR or PIP/PBP.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
0.3 ms1 ms
Adaptive sync
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible source, input and driver.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT and PIP/PBP and sets 1:1 screen size to Auto.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
YesYes
Named adaptive-sync technology
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible as listed by MSI; no dedicated G-SYNC module.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Vertical input-frequency range
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

48~144Hz (HDMI) / 48~260Hz (DisplayPort)Not provided
Low-input-lag mode
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC advertises a Low Input Lag mode in a feature tile; the exact-model manual's Game Setting menu has an Off / On Low Input Lag setting that turns off the frame buffer to decrease input lag. When Adaptive-Sync is enabled, Low Input Lag is enabled by default and cannot be adjusted. No input-lag figure is published.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Published signal frequency
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided76.08–380.4 kHz horizontal; 48–240 Hz vertical
Declared variable-refresh range
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Depends on input, source device and mode. HDMI at native resolution is capped at 144 Hz.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided48–240 Hz
Maximum HDMI refresh at native resolution
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · At 2560 × 1440 with a compatible source and cable.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided144 Hz
Maximum USB-C refresh at native resolution
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · At native 2560 × 1440 via USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode with a compatible source and cable.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided240 Hz
MPRT motion-blur-reduction mode
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Available only above 85 Hz. MPRT locks brightness and response-time adjustment, disables Adaptive-Sync, HDCR and PIP/PBP, and resets 1:1 to Auto. HDR disables MPRT, and flicker-free operation does not apply with MPRT on.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
Simultaneous MPRT and Adaptive-Sync
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The V1.1 manual explicitly switches Adaptive-Sync off when MPRT is enabled and switches MPRT off when Adaptive-Sync is enabled.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedNo
Declared GtG response
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer GtG figure; separate from the MPRT figure and not input lag.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided1 ms
Inputs, connections and versionsDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer port counts and versions. Confirm source-device support, cable bandwidth and the exact mode; a connector name alone does not guarantee every advertised configuration.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 240 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 2; DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1; Audio Output: Headphone out (3.5mm)1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to 65 W Power Delivery; headphone output
USB-C connection
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

The inspected exact-model specification does not establish this feature. It has not been inferred from another model or from an omitted field. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Video input and power delivery; compatible device and cable required.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedYes
USB-C / Thunderbolt charging output
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No positive charging-output rating is established in the inspected specification. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Maximum 65 W at 20 V / 3.25 A for a compatible device and cable; this is charging output, not monitor consumption.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided65 W
Picture-in-picture / side-by-side modes
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP disables Adaptive-Sync, MPRT and HDMI CEC and locks response-time adjustment. HDR greys out PIP/PBP. The manual lists 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input in PBP; input selection and aspect restrictions apply.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
PiP+PbPYes
USB hub
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet lists USB data ports as N/A; the separate USB-C input provides video and charging.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedNo
USB-C charging profiles
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Actual negotiated output depends on the connected device and cable.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided5 V / 3 A (15 W); 9 V / 3 A (27 W); 12 V / 3 A (36 W); 15 V / 3 A (45 W); 20 V / 3.25 A (65 W)
HDMI CEC
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Compatible CEC device required. Can coordinate power states and reset Game/Pro modes when a supported console is connected. PIP/PBP switches CEC off.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
Picture-by-picture input timing
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Two-source view with OSD aspect/input restrictions; Adaptive-Sync, MPRT and HDMI CEC are disabled.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input
HDMI 2160p input timings
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · The panel stays 2560 × 1440; these are accepted HDMI input timings, with no 4K 120 Hz.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided2160p at 30 Hz or 60 Hz
Headphone output
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · One headphone output; MSI does not list a microphone input or speakers.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedYes
Dimensions with standDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI lists 613.49 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth). · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
611.5 × (396.4–516.4) × 239.4 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)613.5 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Depth with standDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Depth from the manufacturer dimension tuple. Allow additional room for cable routing and movement.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
239.4 mm196.5 mm
Width with stand
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer width in the listed landscape configuration.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

611.5 mmNot provided
Weight with stand
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC lists a 5.37 kg 'Net weight excl. package' but does not explicitly state that the figure includes the stand; it is kept as reported_net_weight. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Net assembled monitor; the supplied stand is included and packaging is excluded.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not listed by the manufacturer5.95 kg
Reported net weight (basis not stated)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC's net weight excluding packaging; stand inclusion is not explicitly stated.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

5.37 kgNot provided
Height-adjustable stand
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Height-adjustable stand, per AOC's UK specification table and the user manual's Adjusting Viewing Angle illustration; the travel figure differs between those sources and is recorded separately as a conflict.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
YesYes
Stand height travel
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK specification table lists Height adjust (mm) 130mm, while the exact-model user manual's Adjusting Viewing Angle illustration labels the height travel 120mm; the page's with-base height range (396.4~516.4 mm) also spans 120 mm. No single travel figure is selected. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Adjustment travel, separate from assembled monitor height.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Conflicting sources130 mm
VESA mounting patternDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Match the screw pattern, screw dimensions, product weight and mount load rating; the pattern alone does not verify a safe mount.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · 75 × 75 mm mounting pattern. Manual specifies M4 × 10 mm screws, 4 mm thread diameter and 0.7 mm thread pitch; follow the model and mount instructions.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
100x10075 × 75 mm
Stand tilt
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

−3° to 21° (±2° tolerance)Not provided
Stand swivel
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

−30° to 30° (±2° tolerance)Not provided
Swivel-adjustable stand
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Declared swivel range: −45° to +45°.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
YesYes
Dimensions without stand (W × H × D, mm)Different
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions in the stated orientation; allow additional room for cables and movement. A listed height range is retained without inferring an adjustment travel.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
611.5 x 367.6 x 78.6613.5 × 362.5 × 69.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Listed cable bundle
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Package contents describe the inspected regional specification; confirm the exact retailer bundle.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

HDMI cable: 1.8m × 1; Displayport cable: 1x 1.8 meters; Power Cable: TrueNot provided
Stand adjustment
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedTilt −5° to +20°; swivel −45° to +45°; pivot −90° to +90°; height travel 0–130 mm
Portrait pivot
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Follow the manual for clearance and safe rotation; declared pivot range is −90° to +90°.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedYes
Kensington lock provision
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedYes
Weight without stand
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer bare-monitor mass, with stand removed.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided3.92 kg
Gross shipping weight
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer gross figure; not the monitor’s assembled or bare weight.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not provided8.1 kg
Carton dimensions
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedWW carton: 815 × 145 × 502 mm; outer carton: 830 × 158 × 526 mm (width × depth × height)
Published package contents
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Package contents vary by country; check the seller's box, including whether a USB-C cable is supplied.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedMonitor, quick-start guide, stand and base with screws, external power supply and power cord; HDMI and DisplayPort cables are optional
Typical / normal operating power
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ. Source mode: typical.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI lists adapter ratings but no typical operating wattage; the 65 W USB-C output is charging power for a connected device. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
25 WNot provided
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Adapter ratings, not the monitor's power use.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
InternalExternal adapter: 110.01 W, 19 V / 5.79 A output; AC input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A
Maximum power (W)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

51.0Not provided
Standby power (W)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

0.5Not provided
Power when off (W)
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer power figure under the stated operating mode; real use, brightness, connected USB devices and charging load can differ.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

0.3Not provided
Flicker-free backlight
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Does not apply with MPRT on. MSI states TÜV certification.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
YesYes
Low blue light mode
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC lists Blue Light Technology: Low Blue Light. A hardware solution is not stated.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Software mode that warms colour temperature. Anti-Blue mode forces it on, sRGB locks it and HDR greys it out.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
YesYes
Desktop control software
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · AOC describes G-Menu as a free tool that you install on a PC for customisation; the UK page's Software downloads list a Gmenu .exe.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

AOC G-MenuNot provided
On-screen controls
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · Physical OSD joystick with configurable direction shortcuts.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided5-way joystick with custom shortcuts
Night Vision
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · OSD dark-scene adjustment with Off, Normal, Strong, Strongest and A.I. modes; unavailable with HDR.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
Screen Assistance overlay
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification · User-selected on-screen icons.

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not providedYes
Listed warranty period
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · Check the exact model, purchase market, proof-of-purchase requirements and full manufacturer terms; this is not a cross-border warranty guarantee.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

3 yearsNot provided
Manufacturer-listed EAN
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

6973985233845Not provided
Specification market
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

Manufacturer specification · UK and US retailer searches are provided separately. A UK specification does not prove identical US variants, included plugs, stock or cross-border warranty.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

No source recorded.

AOC UK documentationNot provided
Operating environment limits
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not provided0–40 °C; 20–90% relative humidity, non-condensing; altitude 0–5000 m
Show unverified (4)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Built-in speakers
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

The inspected exact-model specification does not establish this feature. It has not been inferred from another model or from an omitted field. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI's datasheet lists a headphone output but does not say whether speakers are built in. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedNot provided
Typical brightness
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

AOC's UK page lists 350 cd/m² under 'Brightness in nits' without stating whether it is typical, sustained or peak output or giving a window size; the figure is kept as brightness_claim. · Manufacturer specification

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
MSI G274QPX

MSI's July 2025 datasheet lists 400 nits typical; the G274QPX V1.1 manual (December 2023, page 18) lists 300 nits typical SDR. Both list 400 nits HDR peak. · Manufacturer specification · SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak.

MSI G274QPX — exact model specificationsMSI G274QPX (3CC2) user guide V1.1, December 2023
Not listed by the manufacturerConflicting sources
Built-in KVM
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

MSI's datasheet does not list a KVM switch. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedNot provided
HDMI VRR
Sources
AOC CQ27G4Z2

No source recorded.

MSI G274QPX

MSI does not list HDMI VRR for this model. · Manufacturer specification

MSI G274QPX — exact model specifications
Not providedNot provided
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