Conclusion
We have recently looked at several multimedia-oriented, design or professional monitors, but most of you will probably be most interested in gaming models. We got a hot news from MSI with the complicated designation Optix MAG274QRF-QD. It has a 27″ QHD 165 Hz display with Quantum Dot and G-Sync support, which are really solid features. Are we looking at a new go-to monitor for passionate gamers?
Conclusion
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD is a very neat gaming monitor. It offers great specifications such as 165 Hz, the popular 27″ QHD resolution, solid brightness and surprisingly good color accuracy, which even graphics-oriented monitors would not be ashamed of.
I can also highlight the G-Sync support, simple controls using the joystick or application and a wide range of positioning options. We must not forget the very good connectivity and the traditional gaming design with RGB backlight. Specifications, measured values and equipment are top-notch and negatives are hard to find.
In comparison with MAG272CQR we tested last year, it is definitely a step forward and thanks to a more affordable price it will also be a better choice than Aorus FI27Q-P, which has so far been one of the top gaming monitors on the market in my opinion. Compared to these two pieces, I can blame the novelty for just one or two things.
The predecessor from MSI offered a headphone holder, which was an interesting detail that you will not find on this model. The second thing is that Aorus offered several display and control options, including PiP or PbP, which the new Optix does not have. It also doesn’t offer any dedicated graphics mode, but the values measured in the basic User profile were great, so this is not such a problem.
In any case, the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD ranks at the top with its features. This monitor thus receives a new Top-notch award from us, which is intended for products with no trade-offs.
| MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD |
| + Incredible color accuracy |
| + great amount of gaming functions and 165 Hz + G-Sync |
| + many inputs and outputs including USB-C |
| + USB hub and connection to a PC |
| + practical joystick and also controls via an app |
| + wide positioning options |
| - less non-gaming functions in OSD menu |
You can buy this monitor at our partner’s website czc.cz za 14,990 Czk/575 Eur
