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MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Metallic Black 2026
The 27-inch curved VA panel combines 180Hz refresh and 0.5ms GtG response time with 1440p resolution for sharp, fluid gaming. Its 1500R curvature and Night Vision black tuner enhance immersion and shadow detail, while the WQHD resolution adds extra clarity. Best suited for competitive gamers who prioritize fast-paced motion clarity and a wide, immersive field of view.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR Ready
75 Overall Score
Price $170
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 39 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 | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 80% Adobe RGB / 80% DCI-P3 / 105% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 480 | 240 | 280 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | - |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" | 86.8 | 15 | 68.4 | 92.2 | 55 | 93.3 | 63.4 | 90.6 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.8 | 71.9 | 78.7 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 94.5 | 98.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.6 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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