MSI G272QPF E2 27" Black 2024
The Rapid IPS panel delivers a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time, effectively eliminating motion blur for competitive play. Its wide color gamut covering 94% DCI-P3 and a frameless design provide vivid, immersive visuals at a budget-conscious price point. This monitor is best for esports gamers who prioritize high refresh rate performance and fluid motion clarity over 4K resolution or HDR brightness.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR Ready
71 Overall Score
Price $175
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong color (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 45 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | ADOBE RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB 90% / 94% / 125% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit + FRC |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 6.3 kg / 13.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI G272QPF E2 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 180 | 240 | 280 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI G272QPF E2 27" | 78.2 | 15.1 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 46.1 | 82.5 | 58.2 | 81.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 74.6 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 73.6 | 75.7 | 72.1 | 0 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.5 | 72.1 | 95.9 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.9 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.4 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 86.8 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 46.1 | 87.8 | 99 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $175
Newegg 2 offers From $175
Amazon 1 offer From $205
Price History
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