MSI Optix MAG274QRF Gaming Monitor: Adjustable, 2560X1440, 165Hz, High Dynamic Range Review

I've upgraded from an MSI Optix G271 (FHD, 144Hz, 1ms response time, IPS panel) and this is a major upgrade. Colors are vibrant, the high refresh rate is very smooth, and the 1440p resolution is truly the best on a 27-inch screen. Some users complain that the colors are oversaturated before calibration, but to me they look ok without calibration. It looks great right out of the box, and some built-in game mode settings give me a lot of options. I use the "User" setting when I plug in my laptop…

I am not going to go into a long and detailed review of this monitor's technology or specs as I have a feeling others are doing and will continue to do so and you should read these reviews for detailed specs. My review is written from the point of view of the average man who uses his monitor for everyday tasks, gaming, entertainment and business and has therefore been looking for a monitor that can handle all of these categories. I think this monitor meets these requirements very well. My use…

*This review is based on a damaged item I received from the Revain MSI Store. The rating is biased as I rarely use this monitor. My computer has most of the components from MSI and it works very well. So when it comes to a monitor, the Optix MAG274QRF is my number one choice. Specifications like 2k 165Hz with 1ms response time are suitable for gaming. Brightness and color accuracy are enough for me for simple image editing and video editing. The only problem I have is its durability. I think it

For starters, I've spent months comparing all the different monitors (in-depth and in-depth reviews and tests) on the market that fall within the 27-inch 1440p average refresh rate range and this is the monitor I've come back to am and again and again. This monitor is perfect and the only thing I think it lacks is official HDR certification, but I'm not overly concerned with HDR anyway. In addition to the main features, the phenomenal response time was particularly important to me. The quality…

Say you are looking for 1440p165hz 27in. Monitor, and you already know that IPS HDR is worse than a TV, and what you know about IPSvsVAvsTNvsOLED. Having had no monitor (other than a laptop), here's what I think of this (non-QD) model: Likes: - Good size - 2 USB ports make it easy to switch from laptop to desktop (just need a USB redirect type B). not mouse + keyboard + others - Bright enough for me - I think it's minimal backlight bleeding - RGB doesn't seem to affect the price (AKA no RGB…

So far it's looking great. I promised everything and more. Haven't seen any dead pixels or anything like that yet. The native resolution is actually 3840 x 2160 (4k) due to scaling, so this is a really nice feature that I wasn't expecting. A whopping 165Hz at 2k, although there's no 144Hz mode, which is a bit unfortunate. I got this monitor to play high refresh rates of 1440p on my new RTX3080 and it does its job flawlessly on Doom and Elden Ring. My other monitor is an HP25mx with 144Hz and…

EDIT: There is definitely a way to control the LED on the back. The thing is, you have to use the included USB cable. MSI doesn't make this clear or easy to understand. This is one of the best monitors I have ever used. I like the screen size. It's big enough to see all the details on one screen, but not too big to have everything in one place. I like the thin bezel. The only caveat is that there's no LED backlight control on the back of the screen. For the $300+ price tag, I'd hope MSI Center…

I recently tried to buy a more expensive $450 LG Ultragear Nano IPS monitor at a local store. He had very heavy and noticeable light bleeding. I ended up trading 2 more and both had even more light spots than the first one. Tired of these problems with such an expensive monitor, I decided to try another brand. This MSI was cheaper and the very first one that arrived had no gaps at all. I like that it is actually fully gsync compatible, the nvidia control panel recognizes it as fully supported…

For me this was a big improvement over the DELL S2721dgf, I found the blacks to be much more realistic and I didn't experience the eye strain that the Dell had. There's no noticeable ghosting or blurring with moving objects, and the black frame insertion mode makes the sport extremely smooth. Overall a great monitor for gaming or content creation, especially if you update the firmware from MSI's support page that adds sRGB and PCI-D3 color modes.

very solid stable stand, it can rotate, tilt, slide, that crisp 165Hz smoothness is to die for, what's not to like? That's my feedback.

Great monitor. No complaints. No ghosting or glare from backlighting. Does exactly what I need. I play COD and Battlefield and it's great.

Bought for gaming and work as a main monitor. I liked it so much that I immediately bought a second one as a side monitor. I like the tremendous resolution and that it's a thin border with no visible markings. The backlighting is nice... and the controls are very intuitive thanks to the joystick on the back. The only thing this monitor lacks is a built-in speaker. But by the time you buy this monitor, chances are you already have a decent sound system.

Everything I could ask for and you pay what you get and it's a pretty decent midrange with all the bells and whistles. One of the lucky ones that doesn't have dead pixels.

I turned my back on MSI monitors a bit after ordering the MAG274QRF-QD version. Already came with a defective panel, defective pixels. I was a little upset to say the least. I've heard that this model, the MAG274QRF, is still a fantastic monitor (and still has very good color gamut, just not as crazy as the QD model). These people were right. This model is absolutely amazing. You may have to play the panel lottery as my first had a few stuck pixels as well as some bleed issues in one corner…

The monitor has amazing picture quality with low latency and high frame rates. I use a 3060TI and like playing games at 1440p on this setting. It has great picture quality and runs very smoothly. If you're a gamer, treat yourself to a stunning monitor like this one. Squads win games!

I bought it despite reading very few specialized reviews online. Most of these were for the Quantum Dot version. I had no issues with color depth and enjoy using this monitor day in and day out. There's a nice little shortcut button on the bottom left of the panel that's not really advertised. You can map it to any OSD function. HDR is rubbish as usual with Windows, but what is what is.

Amazing image/video quality and excellent refresh rate. The MSI Gaming OSD is easy to use to change the screen without using the physical buttons on the screen. I highly recommend this screen.

New to PC gaming and looking for a 2k monitor at an affordable price. This monitor met all my expectations! That's my feedback.

Love it. Good for work as it's a 2K display and you can fit more things. Also great for games with gsync comparability. No breaks. I used to have problems with screen tearing. If I had the money I'd go for a 32" curved shape predator, or a 34" or something, but that would probably double the price (with gsync of course). This display was the best choice between price and features!

No regret. I was only able to purchase one of these monitors during Black Friday, so I had to cringe when I bought a second monitor through Newegg. If you have the RTX 3000 series, these monitors will not disappoint and will let you see every detail. I love MSI products and ordering through Revain was way better than ordering through Newegg.