MSI MAG27CQ6PF 27" Metallic Black 2024
A 27-inch 1440p VA curved panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time delivers fluid, tear-free gaming via FreeSync. Its full ergonomic stand (height, tilt, swivel) and Night Vision feature for dark scenes add practical value over static-entry monitors. Best for competitive and story-driven gamers who want smooth QHD performance without premium pricing.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR Ready
67 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong ergonomic (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average portability (13th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 8 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 |
| Screen Finish | matte |
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 | 8-bit (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 | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 58 |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG27CQ6PF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG27CQ6PF 27" | 76.9 | 13 | 65.9 | 89.9 | 73.7 | 91.9 | 53.8 | 38.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 90.8 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall66.6
- Gaming71.3
- Office61.5
- Creative55.6
- Portable6.4
- Professional54.9
- Entertainment63.4
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