MSI Optix Mag271CQR Monitor Review

Reviewers were impressed by the MSI Optix MAG271CQR, endorsing it for gaming. Analysts at Tom’s Hardware praised its 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSynch technology, observing that it has smooth motion handling. Users who require a higher 165Hz refresh rate should explore the MSI Optix G27C6 review. This monitor has a VA panel with a very high 3,372:1 contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks even in dark rooms. The 27-inch screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution pleased experts, who recommended it for office and moderate graphics work. Consider our Nixeus EDG 34 review if you need a larger 34-inch display. Clocking in at 12.1 ms in total response time tests and boasting a great 4.7 ms input lag, this device pleased researchers. Clocking in at 340 nits in the peak brightness tests, this curved gaming monitor pleased product testers, especially because it doesn’t have HDR tech. See our MSI Optix MAG273R review if you need an HDR model. The MSI Optix MAG271CQR impressed with its wide color gamut, covering 81.4% of the Adobe RGB color space. Reviewers at PC Gamer were pleased by the HDMI 2.0 ports, saying that they support 4K content. However, analysts criticized the narrow viewing angles of this display. If you need an IPS monitor with much better viewing angles, browser our MSI Optix G273QF review. Testers also criticized its ergonomically limited stand.