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MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 165 Hz

Screen diagonal
27 in
Native resolution
2560 × 1440
Refresh rate
165 Hz

A 27-inch 2560 × 1440 Rapid IPS Quantum Dot monitor running up to 165 Hz over DisplayPort or USB-C (144 Hz over HDMI), with 1 ms GtG response, 97% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) and a stand that adjusts for height, swivel and pivot.

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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD monitor on its supplied stand, official front view with manufacturer sample screen artwork
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Key strengths

The Quantum Dot Rapid IPS panel reaches 165 Hz at 2560 × 1440 with 1 ms GtG response and 97% DCI-P3 / 147% sRGB (CIE 1976); USB-C carries video and a USB hub is built in.

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Before you buy

The HDMI 2.0b inputs top out at 144 Hz and DisplayPort is version 1.2a. MSI gives no USB-C charging wattage, so don't count on it to charge a laptop.

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Full specifications

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Exact configuration: 27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 165 Hz · MSI global specification

38 specifications in 8 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.

Screen & panel

6 items
Screen diagonal
27 in

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

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Native resolution
2560 × 1440Source
Panel technology
Rapid IPS LCD with Quantum DotSource
Aspect ratio
16:9Source
Viewing angles (H / V)
178° / 178°Source
Screen surface
Anti-glareSource

Refresh & response

8 items
Refresh rate
165 Hz

DisplayPort: up to 165 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 165 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440 resolution. Source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

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Response method and claim
1 ms GtG

GtG, MPRT and input lag measure different things.

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Adaptive sync
Yes

Check that your graphics card or console, input and mode support the listed technology.

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Listed sync technology
NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium

Requires a compatible source, port, driver and mode.

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Maximum USB-C refresh at native resolution
165 Hz

2560 × 1440 via Type-C DP Alt Mode with a compatible source and cable.

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Native-resolution input limits
DisplayPort: up to 165 Hz; USB-C (DP Alt Mode): up to 165 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 HzSource
Maximum HDMI refresh at native resolution
144 Hz

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

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Published activated refresh range
48–165 HzSource

Colour, brightness & HDR

6 items
Declared brightness
300 cd/m²

Typical SDR brightness; not an HDR peak figure.

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Static contrast claim
1000:1Source
Colour depth
8-bit + FRCSource
Quantum Dot colour layer
YesSource
Published colour-gamut figures
DCI-P3 97%; sRGB 147% (CIE 1976)

Figures above 100% describe colour volume relative to sRGB, not coverage. No Adobe RGB figure is published.

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Displayable colours
1.07 billion

Stated as 8 bits + FRC.

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Inputs & connections

6 items
USB-C connection
Yes

USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode video input; up to 2560 × 1440 at 165 Hz. Charging/Power Delivery is not stated.

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Inputs and versions
1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode; headphone output

DisplayPort: up to 165 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 165 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440 resolution. Source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.

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USB hub
Yes

USB hub data needs an upstream connection to the computer.

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USB hub connections
2 × USB 2.0 Type-A; 1 × USB 2.0 Type-B

Manufacturer port list; the Type-B port is the host connection for the hub. Transfer rates are USB 2.0.

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USB-C Power Delivery
Not listed by the manufacturer

MSI's datasheet lists '1x Type C (DP alt.)' with no charging wattage.

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Accepted console/video input modes
FHD at 120 Hz; 2K-resolution PS5 optimisation

Manufacturer Console Mode wording; no HDMI CEC or console VRR statement is given for this model.

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Stand & mounting

6 items
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

The supplied stand has a published height adjustment range of 0–100 mm. This is travel, not the assembled monitor height.

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VESA mounting pattern
100 × 100 mmSource
Stand height travel
100 mm

Adjustment travel, separate from assembled monitor height.

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Stand adjustment
Tilt −5° to +20°; swivel −75° to +75°; pivot −90° to +90°; height 0–100 mmSource
Swivelling stand
Yes

Supplied stand; −75° to +75°.

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Portrait pivot
Yes

Supplied stand; −90° to +90°.

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Size, weight & build

3 items
Dimensions with stand
614.9 × 532.7 × 206.7 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)

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

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Stand depth
206.7 mm

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

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Weight with stand
6.05 kg

Manufacturer net weight (NW); gross 8.7 kg is separate.

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Power & energy

2 items
Published power consumption
32 W

MSI gives no brightness or test-mode basis for this figure.

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Supplied power arrangement
External 19 V 3.42 A adaptor; 100–240 V 50/60 Hz inputSource

Eye care & features

1 item
On-screen controls
5-way OSD navigation joystickSource
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