MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 165 Hz · MSI global specification- Refresh rate
- 165 HzThis one: 170 Hz
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MSI G274QPF-QD
27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz
- Screen diagonal
- 27 in
- Native resolution
- 2560 × 1440
- Refresh rate
- 170 Hz
A 27-inch 2560 × 1440 Quantum Dot Rapid IPS monitor with USB-C video and up to 15 W charging. Native refresh reaches 170 Hz over DisplayPort or USB-C with DP OverClocking enabled; the default is 165 Hz and HDMI reaches 144 Hz.
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MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 165 Hz · MSI global specification
MSI G274QPF27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification- Panel technology
- Rapid IPS LCDThis one: Rapid IPS LCD with Quantum Dot
- Declared brightness
- 400 cd/m²This one: 300 cd/m²
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- VAThis one: Rapid IPS LCD with Quantum Dot
- Response method and claim
- 1ms MPRTThis one: 1 ms GtG
Key strengths
The supplied stand offers 130 mm height travel, swivel and portrait pivot. USB-C supports video plus 15 W charging for a compatible device.
The QD model adds a Quantum Dot layer, FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible support, and sRGB, Adobe RGB and Display P3 presets.
Before you buy
170 Hz requires DP OverClocking and a compatible device/cable. HDMI reaches 144 Hz at WQHD; USB-C video/charging is not a USB data hub. MPRT cannot run with Adaptive-Sync, and HDR disables PIP/PBP.
MSI's datasheet and manual give different weights and DCI-P3/sRGB gamut figures, so check those on the listing if they matter.
HDMI and DisplayPort cables are listed as optional, so check the seller's box, including whether a USB-C cable is supplied.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification
65 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Screen & panel
8 items
- Screen diagonal
- 27 in
Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ.
Source - Native resolution
- 2560 × 1440Source
- Panel technology
- Rapid IPS LCD with Quantum DotSource
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9Source
- Pixel pitch
- 0.2331 × 0.2331 mm (horizontal × vertical)Source
- Screen shape
- Flat
- Declared viewing angles
- 178° horizontal / 178° vertical
- Screen surface
- Anti-glare
Refresh & response
13 items
- Refresh rate
- 170 Hz
At 2560 × 1440 over DisplayPort or USB-C with DP OverClocking on; default 165 Hz. HDMI supports up to 144 Hz. Needs a compatible source and cable; lower the rate if overclocking causes errors.
- Response method and claim
- 1 ms GtG
GtG, MPRT and input lag are different measures.
Source - Adaptive-Sync
- Yes
Enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT and resets PIP/PBP off and 1:1 size to Auto. The QD manual marks the latter two settings adjustable. Device and input restrictions apply.
- Named variable-refresh technology
- AMD FreeSync Premium; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Manufacturer-listed technology; needs a compatible source, input and driver.
Source - Published signal frequency
- 90.9–242.4 kHz horizontal; 48–170 Hz verticalSource
- Declared variable-refresh range
- 48–170 HzSource
- Native-resolution input limits
- DisplayPort and USB-C: 2560 × 1440 up to 170 Hz with DP OverClocking; HDMI: 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
Default maximum 165 Hz; 170 Hz requires DP OverClocking ON and a compatible device/cable. PBP has a separate 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz input mode.
- Maximum HDMI refresh at native resolution
- 144 Hz
At 2560 × 1440.
- Maximum USB-C refresh at native resolution
- 170 Hz
At 2560 × 1440 with DP OverClocking on and a compatible source and cable; default 165 Hz.
Source - MPRT motion-blur-reduction mode
- Yes
Available above 85 Hz; HDR disables it. MPRT locks response-time/brightness controls, disables Adaptive-Sync and HDCR, and resets PIP/PBP off and 1:1 size to Auto. The latter two are marked adjustable in the QD manual.
Source - Simultaneous MPRT and Adaptive-Sync
- NoSource
- Claimed MPRT
- 1 ms
Blur-reduction mode figure.
Source - HDMI VRR
- Not provided
MSI's datasheet and user guide do not list HDMI VRR.
Colour, brightness & HDR
11 items
- Declared brightness
- 300 cd/m²
SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak.
Source - Static contrast claim
- 1000:1
Static contrast.
Source - Colour depth
- 8-bit + FRC
Manufacturer panel basis; FRC is not native 10-bit.
- HDR support
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
Certification listed by MSI.
Source - Declared HDR peak brightness
- 400 cd/m²
Manufacturer HDR peak; test window and duration not stated.
- Dynamic contrast claim
- 100000000:1Source
- Declared colour-gamut figures
- Conflicting sources
MSI's datasheet lists Adobe RGB 93%, DCI-P3 95%, sRGB 150%; the V1.0 manual lists DCI-P3 98%, sRGB 154% (both CIE 1976).
- Quantum Dot colour layer
- Yes
Manufacturer colour-layer description.
Source - Displayable colours
- 1.07 billion
- HDR signal support
- Yes
HDR greys out Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, brightness, contrast, colour-temperature and PIP/PBP controls.
- sRGB picture preset
- YesSource
Inputs & connections
9 items
- USB-C connection
- Yes
- Inputs and versions
- 1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to 15 W Power Delivery; headphone output
DisplayPort and USB-C support native 170 Hz with DP OverClocking on; HDMI reaches 144 Hz. USB-C charging is up to 15 W; there is no USB data hub.
Source - USB-C charging
- 15 W
Maximum charging output, not the monitor’s power consumption. Compatible device and cable required.
Source - USB hub
- No
- Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture
- Yes
HDR disables PIP/PBP. Enabling PIP/PBP locks response-time adjustment, switches MPRT and Adaptive-Sync off, and disables/locks HDMI CEC. PBP input timing is 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz; input/aspect restrictions apply.
- HDMI CEC
- Yes
Compatible CEC device required. Power coordination can reset Game/Pro modes; PIP/PBP disables and locks CEC.
Source - Picture-by-picture input timing
- 1280 × 1440 at 60 Hz per inputSource
- HDMI 2160p input timings
- 2160p at 30 Hz or 60 Hz
Accepted HDMI timing is not native 4K resolution or 4K 120 Hz support.
Source - Built-in KVM
- Not provided
MSI's datasheet and user guide do not list a KVM switch.
Stand & mounting
7 items
- Height-adjustable stand
- Yes
- VESA mounting pattern
- 75 × 75 mmSource
- Stand height travel
- 130 mm
Adjustment travel, separate from assembled monitor height.
Source - Stand adjustment
- Tilt −5° to +20°; swivel −45° to +45°; pivot −90° to +90°; height travel 0–130 mm
- Swivelling stand
- Yes
- Portrait pivot
- Yes
- Kensington lock provision
- Yes
Size, weight & build
7 items
- Dimensions with stand
- 613.5 × 402.1–532.1 × 196.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
MSI's specification page and datasheet list 613.49 × 196.48 × 402.08 mm (W × D × H); the V1.0 manual lists 613.49 × 532.08 × 196.48 mm (W × H × D). The 130 mm difference equals the stand's 0–130 mm height travel, so the datasheet gives the lowest and the manual the highest stand position; MSI does not label which. · Manufacturer dimensions with the supplied stand; allow extra room for cables and stand movement. The height range shows the stand's lowest and highest positions.
- Stand depth
- 196.5 mm
MSI lists 196.48 mm. · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, reordered width × depth × height where required. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Source - Active display area
- 597.6 × 336.15 mm (horizontal × vertical)Source
- Weight with stand
- Conflicting sources
MSI's datasheet gives 6.05 kg net; the V1.0 manual gives 6.0 kg net.
- Weight without stand
- 4.05 kg
Manufacturer bare-monitor mass; stand removed.
Source - Gross shipping weight
- Conflicting sources
MSI datasheet gives 8 kg gross; V1.0 manual gives 8.1 kg gross. Package basis is not resolved.
- Dimensions without stand
- 613.5 × 362.5 × 69.7 mm (width × height × depth)
MSI lists 613.5 × 69.74 × 362.46 mm (width × depth × height).
Source
Power & energy
2 items
- Supplied power arrangement
- External adapter: 65 W, 19 V / 3.42 A; AC input: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Measured operating power consumption
- Not provided
MSI lists a 65 W adapter rating and 15 W USB-C charging output but no typical operating wattage.
Eye care & features
6 items
- On-screen controls
- 5-way joystick with custom shortcuts
- Night Vision
- Yes
Dark-scene picture processing; not available with HDR.
- Screen Assistance overlay
- YesSource
- Selectable picture presets
- Gaming: Premium Color, User, FPS, Racing, RTS, RPG; Professional: Eco, User, Anti-Blue, Movie, Office, sRGB, Adobe RGB, Display P3Source
- Low Blue Light mode
- Yes
Changes colour temperature warmer; Anti-Blue forces it on and HDR greys out the control.
Source - Manufacturer Flicker Free declaration
- Yes
Flicker-free operation does not apply with MPRT on.
Source
Audio
1 item
- Built-in speakers
- Not provided
MSI's datasheet and user guide do not say whether speakers are built in.
Box, warranty & identity
1 item
- Published package contents
- Monitor, quick-start guide, stand and base with screws, external power supply and power cord; HDMI and DisplayPort cables optional
Check the exact local bundle; package contents can vary by country.
Source
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