MSI Optix MAG274QRX 27 Inch WQHD Gaming Monitor - 2560 x 1440 Rapid IPS Panel, 240 Hz / 1ms GtG, G-SYNC Compatible, 126% sRGB Colour Gamut, DisplayHDR 400 - DP 1.4a, USB Type-C

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Information about the brightness of the screen. It is measured in candela per square metre (cd/m²).

inch 1440p monitors are considered as the modern sweet spot between sharpness and visibility. It is great for productivity and games, plus E-Sports proponents are even trying to move to it from 1080p. However, it is going to take an upper-tier GPU to reach that 240Hz since it’s more demanding, especially for graphics-intensive titles like Warzone 2.

Build quality: Sturdy plastic construction

HDR400 – It has passed the VESA HDR Display 400 Certification, meaning it can provide a display with the most realistic colors. Information about whether there is a possibility for wall mounting according to the VESA Mounting Interface Standard (MIS).

Approximate width of the display. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, the width is calculated from the diagonal and the aspect ratio.The major competitor to this monitor is the Gigabyte M27Q X, which also offers a similar feature set at possibly lower prices. Still, the MSI Optix MAG274QRX's offers a lot for the money compared to more premium QHD options such as the Acer Predator XB273U GX, Alienware AW2721D, Samsung Odyssey G7, and the Asus ROG Swift PG279QM. The MSI MAG274QRX is compatible with both FreeSync and G-Sync so you don’t have to worry about tearing and stuttering. Both GPU brands have capable 1440p cards, so it would be wise to get a monitor that’s compatible with both. Input lag sits at 3ms at 240Hz, so there is no need to worry about delays while gaming. Thoughts on the MSI MAG274QRX The MSI MAG274QRX renders 100% sRGB and 93% DCI-P3 for great saturation in games and movies. Its default accuracy isn’t perfect since the deltaE average reached 3.41 due to the extra saturation. This won’t be an issue for gamers, but those who want to use it for content creation can use the sRGB mode which has a 1.88 dE average.

Power supply and consumption Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc. 110VThe energy efficiency class/label provides general idea about the power consumption. There are different energy efficiency classes and each sets its own requirements regarding the power consumption. Some of the existent energy efficiency classes are A+++, A++, A+, A, B, C, D, E, F, G. KVM 2.0 – Control and transfer files between multiple devices via one set of keyboard, mouse, and MSI gaming monitor. Information about the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical side of the screen. A higher resolution allows the display of a more detailed and of higher quality image. The MSI Optix MAG274QRX comes across as an extremely capable QHD 240 Hz monitor that is perfectly suitable for both competitive gaming and professional work. The most widely used panels are those with 6, 8, and 10 bits for each of the RGB components of the pixel. They provide 18-, 24-, and 30-bit color, respectively.

The percentage of the approximate area, taken by the active part of the screen, to the total front area. Rapid IPS display provides gamers with an ultra-fast 1ms GTG response time, which will significantly reduce monitor blur occurrence. The crystal clear image will certainly give you a competitive edge for precise decisions in fast-moving games. NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible – Prevent screen tearing or stuttering, producing ultra-smooth lag-free gameplay. The Gaming Intelligence app offers the exact same functionality as the OSD and requires connecting the monitor to the PC via the USB upstream port. The app allows selection of several display presets and further fine tuning them as needed. Functions such as toggling MPRT, Adaptive Sync, and configuring the scope size, crosshair shape, PIP/PBP, etc. can all be accessed easily.Information about the minimum amount of time, in which the pixels change from one color to another. Very often the manufacturer provides the response time for transition from grey-to-grey (G2G). The operating humidity shows the acceptable level of humidity, in which the display will function flawlessly. It sets a lower and an upper humidity level for safe operation and is measured in percentage.