MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 2560X1440 Monitor 🖥️ with Adjustable Stand, 165Hz, High Dynamic Range Review

TLDR: Too bright (like a flashlight), 165hz is pointless and has no significant difference to 144hz (just take a 144hz or 120hz monitor seriously), I had a defective panel and had to send it back. Pros: The software for this monitor is great. Switching between monitor modes, creating personal settings profiles, etc. is really good. The MPRT option is pretty good. Unfortunately, this tends to oversaturate the screen, but eliminates motion blur very well in games (and in the UFO test). It doesn't

One of the most popular mid-range monitors. There's no problem if that's what you liked about the latest gaming monitors, but image quality is generally better than most other mid-range monitors in this category. The default color profile is fairly saturated. I think that's the only thing that bothered me about him. However, this isn't really a problem as you can easily switch to a different color profile. Build Quality: I would give the monitor an 8/10 for durability, any wobble is mainly due…

Oh my god, that ad. when to start The short version offers the best IPS SDR color and motion you'll find at this price point. We unwrap simple-looking packaging, which is appreciated as it reduces costs, but the contents are anything but ordinary. We get a subdued gaming look with an RGB dash (thanks, I'm not 15 anymore), everything you need to plug and play is in the box. HDMI, DP 1.4 and OG USB (printer style) for firmware. I will say that my device needed drivers and firmware as it came with

What I like about this monitor is the wide color space. I play PC games and with the wide color gamut the colors look amazing, it made my gaming experience much more immersive compared to my old monitor which had a much narrower color gamut. Also, going from 1080p to 1440p was a much bigger difference than I expected, which is good. When gaming, I notice a huge increase in image detail, which in turn makes for a much more immersive experience. Adaptive syncing with Geforce Gsync works…

I've been using the monitor for about 2.5 months and I'm very happy with it. I bought this monitor based on the high ratings from independent reviewers Hardware Unboxed and RTINGS. The Reddit comments about MSI's poor quality control and the negative reviews about Revain scared me, but since Revain allows easy free returns I thought I'd give it a try or two. I'm not sure if I was lucky or if there are just disproportionate negative reviews, but I was happy with the monitor I received and kept…

I don't think the photos represent the quality of the monitor very well. But this monitor has no competition when compared to slightly above average gaming monitors. As soon as MSI added firmware for sRGB color space mode, the red oversaturation disappeared immediately as soon as I simply switched to it. It has one mode so you can easily change it using the joystick menu on the back. The only thing I have is how to change settings like sRGB mode. You can change all this via the in-game OSD, but

This is a great looking screen. I needed a flat screen and after using Samsung Quantum Dot monitors I decided to give it a try. Hardware Unboxed gave an excellent review. I used the more expensive MSI MPG341CQR but the curved 34 inch screen stretched images/documents to the edge of the screen. This is a great gaming monitor, but not for work. For this reason I needed a very good flat screen for work and leisure. Pros: Very bright The screen looks and responds like a premium monitor. Very low…

A worthwhile upgrade even if it comes from a high-end BenQ. The higher refresh rate alone was worth it. The screen has excellent colors and very good brightness and contrast, although everything was a bit bloated (as I read in many reviews). Scrolling through the presets (or creating your own) in the in-game OSD should help mitigate the issue enough for most people. If you need color accuracy then the panel can absolutely do it, but I would recommend using a calibration tool. If I have to find…

Amazing screen but video inputs are outdated. The video input is a 1.2 display port (not 1.4), which means we don't get the full color gamut at 165Hz and 2k resolution. The color palette has been reduced from 1024 shades per color to 256 shades. You can only achieve the full color gamut if you lower the refresh rate to 120 Hz. Chances are you bought the screen because it has nice graphics and a fast refresh rate, but you can only have one or the other, not both. It would be nice if they would…

This monitor is really good. Colors are vibrant, response times are super-fast, and viewing angles are amazing. The stand is great and very flexible in terms of what you can do with it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great 1440p gaming monitor. If there is a downside, then I had to return it twice because the first two came with dead pixels. Not sure about the first one, but I saw my courier mishandle the second one which could be the cause. I haven't seen anyone with dead pixel…

I am happy with them. Cons: As others have said, the worst thing about this monitor is the color calibration. I don't know why these manufacturers assume that the average consumer is walking around with a calibrator that doesn't have to be perfect (most expensive TVs have many options to get close enough to the actual calibration, for example), colors don't even remotely match sRGB or P3. The software now comes with sRGB and P3 modes, and they seem to be getting a little closer. The HDR mode is

I've been using this product for about a month and haven't had any problems. Before buying a monitor, I did extensive research to find suitable gaming monitors under $400. In this price range, this monitor seemed optimal to me. I found the in-game OSD menu and device settings easy to use. The only real issue with the product is the slightly higher than usual color saturation, which I expected based on previous reviews. After a few days of getting used to it, it is hardly noticeable.

Was looking for a 1440p 165Hz upgrade from a 7 year old Acer 1080p 60Hz monitor and this is where I made my decision. I've heard on several forums and reviews that this monitor was the best choice for the specs on offer and also outperformed some options outside of its price range. Works great[+] Very well packaged Easy to install/plug and play Premium feel and looks No dead pixels (although this may vary from case to case) Incredible and well made stand with steel cores and durable plastic…

Bought this monitor to replace an old Asus 1440p eye monitor. This monitor looks good, but not great. It lacks the depth of color and seems to lack the sharpness that 1440p has. It feels like the resolution is just under 1440p. It looks terrible compared to my 2015 monitor and wouldn't recommend it at this price point. You can do much better.

The included monitor software is required for proper setup. So make sure your USB cable is plugged in, but once you do this is an absolutely superb monitor.

It's big, it works well, it's nice to look at, there are good ergonomic options, it's easy to assemble, it comes with very useful accessories, 165Hz is a delight and in short it's the best monitor I've ever seen i have ever seen .You can probably get more budget monitors with that

Overall this is a good monitor with excellent value for money; This is my first MSI monitor. I have used many other brands and this is one of the best in this price range. Small but that the HDMI cable was broken causing the screen to flicker; After just replacing the cable, everything works smoothly.

So if you're looking for that RGB option in the menu, look for it with the latest update. Although I'm not sure how you will know. He also doesn't like Windows 10, I couldn't get above 60Hz on Windows 10 and only 120Hz on my gaming laptop.

I've been waiting for this monitor to be back in stock and finally got my hands on it. I used an ASUS Dissigno monitor for both gaming and work, but wanted a new monitor with a high refresh rate just for gaming. I did a lot of research and watched a few YouTube videos. It all came down to this Optix MAG274QRF-QD, LG 27GN850-B or Dell S2721DGF. I chose this monitor for its higher contrast ratios and QD technology. This monitor exceeded my expectations. My device arrived with no dead pixels or…

I have ordered 2 of these monitors both with amazing specs. The first one I ordered worked for a month with no issues, dead pixels etc. Then, conveniently, after the return window expired the 'red menu button' on the back of the monitor stopped working completely. Tried every option. nothing. I couldn't change any of the monitor settings or even switch to other inputs (e.g. from CPU to Nintendo Switch). I tried changing the settings using the Gaming OSD app. But it didn't want to work either…