Having introduced a variety of fascinating shows lately, MSI this week unveiled a one more monitor that includes a uncommon mixture of capabilities. The Optix MAG272CRX is a 27-inch curved monitor that has a most refresh charge of 240 Hz and just one direct rival available on the market. The launch of the LCD corresponds with MSI’s common technique to launch displays in much less widespread configurations/markets to keep away from the race to the underside of extremely commoditized markets.
The MSI Optix MAG272CRX show is designed for players and eSports professionals searching for high-end efficiency. To that finish, the LCD depends on an 8-bit+FRC VA panel that includes a reasonably aggressive 1500R curvature, a 1920×1080 decision, 300 nits most brightness, a 3000:1 distinction ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles, a 1 ms response time, and a 240 Hz most refresh charge. The monitor can show 16.7 million colours and reproduce 89% of the DCI-P3 and 113% of the sRGB shade areas, which is one thing one expects from a quick VA panel.
A panel with very comparable traits is utilized by the Samsung CRG5 and contemplating the truth that the South Korean firm is among the major makers of VA panels, it’s extremely possible that the mannequin Optix MAG272CRX makes use of the identical panel because the CRG5. As a consequence, the latter has just one direct competitor available on the market (at the very least from a well known model), which is optimistic for MSI.
Being geared toward players, the Optix MAG272CRX naturally helps VESA’s Adaptive-Sync expertise and is AMD FreeSync licensed (for a 48 Hz to 240 Hz vary). In addition, the monitor is marked ‘HDR Ready’ (although with out elaborating about supported HDR transport) and options MSI’s customizable Mystic Light RGB LEDs on the again.
On the connectivity facet of issues, the LCD has one DisplayPort 1.2a inputs, two HDMI 2.0b ports, and a USB Type-C enter (with DP Alt mode and Power Delivery). The monitor additionally has a dual-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, and a headphone out. As for ergonomics, the stand utilized by the Optix MAG272CRX can modify top and tilt, however not swivel.
| The MSI Curved Gaming Display w/ 240 Hz Refresh | |
| Optix MAG272CRX | |
| Panel | 27″ VA |
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² (typical) |
| Contrast | 3000:1 |
| Backlighting | LED |
| Viewing Angles | 178°/178° horizontal/vertical |
| Curvature | 1500R |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Gamut | 89% DCI-P3 113% sRGB |
| HDR | ‘HDR Ready’ No DisplayHDR tier |
| Dynamic Refresh Rate Tech | VESA Adaptive-Sync AMD FreeSync licensed 48 Hz – 240 Hz |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.3113 mm² |
| Pixel Density | 81 PPI |
| Inputs | 1 × DisplayPort 1.2 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio | 3.5 mm output |
| USB Hub | 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A enter |
| Stand Adjustments | Height: 130 mm Tilt: -5˚ – 20˚ Swivel: no |
| MSRP | ? |
MSI has introduced neither pricing nor availability timeframe of its Optix MAG272CRX curved show. Meanwhile, Samsung’s CRG5 monitor that presumably makes use of the identical panel is out there straight from the producer for $369.99, which at the very least offers us a baseline for expectations.
Source: MSI (through Hermitage Akihabara)
