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MSI MAG 274QRFW vs MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact models · UK & US buying links

Compared products

YOUR FIRST CHOICE

MSI MAG 274QRFW

27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 180 Hz · exact MSI global configuration

MSI MAG 274QRFW: one monitor with its supplied stand, shown from the front at an angle
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

A 27-inch 2560 × 1440 Rapid IPS monitor with up to 180 Hz over DisplayPort (144 Hz over HDMI), 1 ms GtG response and DisplayHDR 400, on a fully adjustable stand with hardware blue-light reduction; it has no USB ports.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the 274QRFW for

  • A Rapid IPS LCD panel
  • Height-adjustable stand: Yes vs No
  • Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture: Yes vs No

Choose the 27CQ6F for

  • A Rapid VA LCD panel
  • Lighter stated weight with stand: 3.95 kg vs 6 kg
  • A curved 1500R screen
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 18 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 180 Hz · exact MSI global configuration

MSI MAG 27CQ6F: one monitor with its supplied stand, shown from the front at an angle
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

A 27-inch 1500R curved Rapid VA monitor at 2560 × 1440, running up to 180 Hz over DisplayPort (144 Hz over HDMI) with a 0.5 ms minimum GtG rating, 5000:1 static contrast and Adaptive-Sync.

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.

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 ↓

18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Native-resolution input limits

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 274QRFWDisplayPort: 2560 × 1440 up to 180 Hz; HDMI: 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
MSI MAG 27CQ6FDisplayPort: up to 180 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Compatible source/cable/mode required. PBP separately accepts 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 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.

Height-adjustable stand

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNo
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Supplied stand has 130 mm vertical travel; overall monitor height is a separate measurement.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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.

Stand adjustment

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 274QRFWTilt −5° to +20°; swivel ±45°; pivot ±90°; height travel 130 mm
MSI MAG 27CQ6FTilt −5° to +20°; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment
Sources

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.

VESA mounting pattern

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 274QRFW75 × 75 mm
MSI MAG 27CQ6F100 × 100 mm
Sources

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.

Show 12 more verified differences

Inputs and versions

MSI MAG 274QRFW1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
MSI MAG 27CQ6F1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Up to 180 Hz at 2560 × 1440 through DisplayPort; HDMI is limited to 144 Hz at native resolution.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

Only an interface revision letter differs. A revision can add optional features, but the letter alone does not establish support for a specific mode; check the exact feature you need.

Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNo
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · HDR disables PIP/PBP. PIP/PBP locks response-time adjustment, disables MPRT and Adaptive-Sync, disables/locks HDMI CEC and constrains screen-size modes. PBP input is 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Declared colour-gamut figures

MSI MAG 274QRFWAdobe RGB 93% / DCI-P3 95% / sRGB 123% (CIE 1976)
MSI MAG 27CQ6FAdobe RGB 80%; DCI-P3 80%; sRGB 105% (CIE 1976)
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · CIE 1976. Figures above 100% describe colour volume relative to sRGB, not coverage.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Stand depth

MSI MAG 274QRFW196.5 mm
MSI MAG 27CQ6F250 mm
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · With stand; excludes extra cable clearance.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI's specification page and datasheet list 610 × 250 × 451.6 mm (W × D × H); the October 2024 manual lists 610.5 × 249.8 × 451.6 mm. · Manufacturer specification · Supplied-stand depth, excluding additional cable clearance. Not panel thickness.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Dimensions with stand

MSI MAG 274QRFW613.5 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
MSI MAG 27CQ6F610 × 451.6 × 250 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Assembled dimensions with the supplied stand; allow extra space for cables.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI's specification page and datasheet list 610 × 250 × 451.6 mm (W × D × H); the October 2024 manual lists 610.5 × 249.8 × 451.6 mm. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer assembled dimensions with the supplied stand. Depth excludes additional cable clearance; this is not panel thickness.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Weight with stand

MSI MAG 274QRFW6 kg
MSI MAG 27CQ6F3.95 kg
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Net monitor with stand; packaging excluded.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer net monitor weight with supplied stand; not carton weight or bare panel mass.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (34)

USB-C charging

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Not applicable: no USB-C charging connector. · Manufacturer specification · Not applicable: no USB-C charging connector.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Swivelling stand

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNo
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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

Portrait pivot

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNo
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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

sRGB picture mode

MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · sRGB mode locks Colour Temperature and Low Blue Light controls.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Built-in speakers

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

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

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

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

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

HDMI VRR

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FYes
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

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

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Follows Adaptive-Sync on/off; disabled in the 16:10 screen-size mode. Source/cable and selected timing must also support VRR.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Automatic-colour Smart Crosshair

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FYes
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · On-screen aiming overlay; not a benchmark or assurance of better gameplay.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Declared variable-refresh range

MSI MAG 274QRFW48–180 Hz
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Package contents

MSI MAG 274QRFWMonitor, stand/base with screws, wall-mount screws, quick guide, external power supply and power cord; HDMI/DP cables optional
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Manual says package varies by country; confirm local cable bundle.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Accepted console/video input modes

MSI MAG 274QRFW1080p at 60/120 Hz; 2160p at 30/60 Hz over HDMI
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Accepted input timings with a compatible source and cable; the panel itself is 2560 × 1440.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Listed viewing-comfort features

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FLow Blue Light; Flicker Free with MPRT off
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Flicker Free does not apply while MPRT is enabled.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Manufacturer Flicker Free declaration

MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · MSI's TÜV Flicker Free declaration excludes MPRT operation.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Declared HDR peak brightness

MSI MAG 274QRFW400 cd/m²
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Peak HDR figure; MSI gives no window size.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published activated refresh range

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6F48–180 Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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

AC input

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6F100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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

Low Blue Light mode

MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Anti-Blue mode forces Low Blue Light on. HDR disables its control; no health outcome asserted.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Pixel pitch

MSI MAG 274QRFW0.2331 × 0.2331 mm (horizontal × vertical)
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Measured operating power consumption

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6F<26 W
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

MSI does not publish an operating power-consumption figure; the adapter rating is not a consumption figure. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · MSI's published upper bound; brightness and workload conditions are not given.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Supplied power arrangement

MSI MAG 274QRFWExternal adapter: 49 W, 19 V / 2.58 A; AC input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Quantum Dot colour layer

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

MSI does not list a Quantum Dot layer for the MAG 274QRFW. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Configurable RGB lighting

MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Red/Green/Blue/White/Breathing/Marquee/Rainbow/OFF selections.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

On-screen aiming assistance

MSI MAG 274QRFWYes
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Declared signal-frequency range

MSI MAG 274QRFW64.56–266.4 kHz horizontal / 48–180 Hz vertical
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Stand height travel

MSI MAG 274QRFW130 mm
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Adjustment travel, not overall assembled height.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published standby consumption

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6F<0.5 W
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer standby bound, not active-use consumption.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Maximum USB-C refresh at native resolution

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Not applicable: no USB-C connection. · Manufacturer specification · Not applicable: no USB-C connection.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

Additional accepted HDMI video timings

MSI MAG 274QRFWNot verified
MSI MAG 27CQ6F1080p at 120 Hz; 2160p at 50/60 Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Accepted input timings; the panel itself is 2560 × 1440.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)

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

Weight without stand

MSI MAG 274QRFW3.95 kg
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI does not list the weight without the stand. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet

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

Active display area

MSI MAG 274QRFW596.736 × 335.664 mm (horizontal × vertical)
MSI MAG 27CQ6FNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded for this side.

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

20 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI MAG 274QRFW

What it brings

What to check

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

What it brings

  • The curved Rapid VA panel pairs 2560 × 1440 at up to 180 Hz with 5000:1 static contrast, a 0.5 ms minimum GtG rating and a 1 ms MPRT blur-reduction mode.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Smart Crosshair with automatic colour selection, A.I. Vision, HDMI VRR and HDMI CEC are built in for gaming and console use.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
72 of 72 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for MSI MAG 274QRFW and MSI MAG 27CQ6F
SpecificationMSI MAG 274QRFWMSI MAG 27CQ6F
Screen diagonal
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Active screen diagonal. Screens with different aspect ratios have different usable areas at the same diagonal.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
27 in27 in
Native resolution
Sources
2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Panel technologyDifferent
Sources
Rapid IPS LCDRapid VA LCD
Aspect ratio
Sources
16:916:9
Declared brightnessDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Typical SDR brightness.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Typical brightness; not an HDR peak figure.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
400 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Declared HDR peak brightness
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Peak HDR figure; MSI gives no window size.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

400 cd/m²Not provided
Static contrast claimDifferent
Sources
1000:15000:1
Colour depth
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI lists this as 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) with 1.07 billion displayable colours. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
8-bit + FRC8-bit + FRC
Displayable colours
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
1.07 billion1.07 billion
Screen shapeDifferent
Sources
FlatCurved, 1500R
HDR supportDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · HDR input disables Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, A.I. Vision and several image adjustments.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
VESA DisplayHDR 400HDR Ready
Picture modesDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
Game: User, FPS, Racing, RTS, RPG; Pro: Eco, User, Anti-Blue, Movie, Office, sRGBGaming: User, FPS, Racing, RTS, RPG; Professional: Eco, User, Anti-Blue, Movie, Office, sRGB
sRGB picture mode
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · sRGB mode locks Colour Temperature and Low Blue Light controls.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Active display area
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

596.736 × 335.664 mm (horizontal × vertical)Not provided
Pixel pitch
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

0.2331 × 0.2331 mm (horizontal × vertical)Not provided
Declared viewing angles
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
178° horizontal / 178° vertical178° / 178°
Declared colour-gamut figuresDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · CIE 1976. Figures above 100% describe colour volume relative to sRGB, not coverage.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Adobe RGB 93% / DCI-P3 95% / sRGB 123% (CIE 1976)Adobe RGB 80%; DCI-P3 80%; sRGB 105% (CIE 1976)
Screen surface
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Anti-glareAnti-glare
Refresh rate
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · At 2560 × 1440 through DisplayPort; HDMI maximum 144 Hz. Compatible source, cable and mode required.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Up to 180 Hz at 2560 × 1440 through DisplayPort; HDMI is limited to 144 Hz at native resolution.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
180 Hz180 Hz
Response method and claimDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · GtG, MPRT and input lag measure different things; a minimum figure is a best case, not an average.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
1 ms GtG0.5 ms GtG minimum
Declared MPRT response
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · MPRT figure for the blur-reduction mode, which can't run together with Adaptive-Sync.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · MPRT figure for the blur-reduction mode.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
1 ms1 ms
Adaptive sync
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT and PIP/PBP and sets 1:1 size to Auto; a compatible source, driver and mode are required.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT; compatible source and input settings are required.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
YesYes
Named adaptive-sync technology
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
AMD FreeSyncAMD FreeSync
Native-resolution input limitsDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Compatible source/cable/mode required. PBP separately accepts 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per input.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
DisplayPort: 2560 × 1440 up to 180 Hz; HDMI: 2560 × 1440 up to 144 HzDisplayPort: up to 180 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz
Maximum HDMI refresh at native resolution
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · 2560 × 1440 over HDMI 2.0b, using a compatible source and cable.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
144 Hz144 Hz
Motion-blur reduction mode
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · MPRT requires refresh above 85 Hz; locks Response Time/Brightness, disables Adaptive-Sync, HDCR and PIP/PBP and sets 1:1 to Auto. HDR disables the setting.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Available above 85 Hz. Enabling MPRT disables Adaptive-Sync and HDCR, locks response-time/brightness controls, and disables A.I. Vision. HDR input also disables MPRT.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
YesYes
MPRT with Adaptive-Sync
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Turning either mode on disables the other; this is not simultaneous ELMB Sync functionality.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
NoNo
Declared signal-frequency range
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

64.56–266.4 kHz horizontal / 48–180 Hz verticalNot provided
Declared variable-refresh range
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

48–180 HzNot provided
HDMI VRR
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

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

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Follows Adaptive-Sync on/off; disabled in the 16:10 screen-size mode. Source/cable and selected timing must also support VRR.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Published activated refresh range
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Not provided48–180 Hz
Inputs and versionsDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Up to 180 Hz at 2560 × 1440 through DisplayPort; HDMI is limited to 144 Hz at native resolution.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
USB-C connection
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
NoNo
USB hub
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
NoNo
USB data connections
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

No USB data portsNot provided
Picture-in-picture / picture-by-pictureDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · HDR disables PIP/PBP. PIP/PBP locks response-time adjustment, disables MPRT and Adaptive-Sync, disables/locks HDMI CEC and constrains screen-size modes. PBP input is 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
YesNo
HDMI CEC
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · The first HDMI connector supports CEC. A CEC device can wake the monitor, and turning the monitor off can put the device into power saving. PIP/PBP disables CEC.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Use the CEC-labelled HDMI input and a CEC-capable source. Power and default picture-mode behaviour depend on the source.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
YesYes
Accepted console/video input modes
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Accepted input timings with a compatible source and cable; the panel itself is 2560 × 1440.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

1080p at 60/120 Hz; 2160p at 30/60 Hz over HDMINot provided
Additional accepted HDMI video timings
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Accepted input timings; the panel itself is 2560 × 1440.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not provided1080p at 120 Hz; 2160p at 50/60 Hz
Dimensions with standDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Assembled dimensions with the supplied stand; allow extra space for cables.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI's specification page and datasheet list 610 × 250 × 451.6 mm (W × D × H); the October 2024 manual lists 610.5 × 249.8 × 451.6 mm. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer assembled dimensions with the supplied stand. Depth excludes additional cable clearance; this is not panel thickness.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
613.5 × 402.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)610 × 451.6 × 250 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Stand depthDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · With stand; excludes extra cable clearance.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI's specification page and datasheet list 610 × 250 × 451.6 mm (W × D × H); the October 2024 manual lists 610.5 × 249.8 × 451.6 mm. · Manufacturer specification · Supplied-stand depth, excluding additional cable clearance. Not panel thickness.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
196.5 mm250 mm
VESA mounting patternDifferent
Sources
75 × 75 mm100 × 100 mm
Stand adjustmentDifferent
Sources
Tilt −5° to +20°; swivel ±45°; pivot ±90°; height travel 130 mmTilt −5° to +20°; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment
Stand height travel
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Adjustment travel, not overall assembled height.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

130 mmNot provided
Dimensions without standDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
613.5 × 362.5 × 69.7 mm (width × height × depth)610 × 362.5 × 90.4 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight with standDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Net monitor with stand; packaging excluded.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer net monitor weight with supplied stand; not carton weight or bare panel mass.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheetMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
6 kg3.95 kg
Weight without stand
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

MSI does not list the weight without the stand. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
3.95 kgNot provided
Gross shipping weight
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

7.98 kgNot provided
Kensington lock slot
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Package contents
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Manual says package varies by country; confirm local cable bundle.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

Monitor, stand/base with screws, wall-mount screws, quick guide, external power supply and power cord; HDMI/DP cables optionalNot provided
Height-adjustable standDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Supplied stand has 130 mm vertical travel; overall monitor height is a separate measurement.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
YesNo
Swivelling stand
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Not providedNo
Portrait pivot
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · As supplied; separately bought stands or adapters are not included.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Not providedNo
Supplied power arrangement
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

External adapter: 49 W, 19 V / 2.58 A; AC input: 100–240 V, 50/60 HzNot provided
Measured operating power consumption
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

MSI does not publish an operating power-consumption figure; the adapter rating is not a consumption figure. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · MSI's published upper bound; brightness and workload conditions are not given.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not listed by the manufacturer<26 W
AC input
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Not provided100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Published standby consumption
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer standby bound, not active-use consumption.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not provided<0.5 W
On-screen controls
Sources
5-way joystick with custom shortcuts5-way joystick with custom shortcuts
Low Blue Light mode
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Anti-Blue mode forces Low Blue Light on. HDR disables its control; no health outcome asserted.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Hardware blue-light reduction
Sources
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Manufacturer Flicker Free declaration
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · MSI's TÜV Flicker Free declaration excludes MPRT operation.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
A.I. Vision picture processing
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Disables MPRT and locks Night Vision, HDCR and Brightness; HDR disables A.I. Vision.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Enabling A.I. Vision turns MPRT off and locks HDCR, brightness and Night Vision. HDR input disables A.I. Vision.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
YesYes
Night Vision shadow adjustment
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · HDR disables the control.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Selectable Off, Normal, Strong, Strongest and A.I. modes; other processing/HDR settings can restrict availability.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
YesYes
On-screen aiming assistance
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Configurable RGB lighting
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Manufacturer specification · Red/Green/Blue/White/Breathing/Marquee/Rainbow/OFF selections.

MSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Listed viewing-comfort features
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · Flicker Free does not apply while MPRT is enabled.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not providedLow Blue Light; Flicker Free with MPRT off
Automatic-colour Smart Crosshair
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Manufacturer specification · On-screen aiming overlay; not a benchmark or assurance of better gameplay.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not providedYes
Show unverified (5)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Maximum USB-C refresh at native resolution
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Not applicable: no USB-C connection. · Manufacturer specification · Not applicable: no USB-C connection.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
USB-C charging
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

Not applicable: no USB-C charging connector. · Manufacturer specification · Not applicable: no USB-C charging connector.

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
Built-in KVM
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

MSI does not list a KVM function for this model. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
Quantum Dot colour layer
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

MSI does not list a Quantum Dot layer for the MAG 274QRFW. · Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheet
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

No source recorded.

Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
Built-in speakers
Sources
MSI MAG 274QRFW

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

MSI MAG 274QRFW exact datasheetMSI MAG 274QRFW user guide V1.0 November 2023
MSI MAG 27CQ6F

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

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact-model user guide (V1.1, October 2024)
Not listed by the manufacturerNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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