MSI G273CQ 170Hz QHD VA model
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A 27″ 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) resolution VA panel is adopted with 1500R (moderate) curve and matte anti-glare screen surface. This is designed to increase immersion slightly without being too extreme or feeling unnatural. A 170Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium with 48 – 170Hz VRR range plus LFC. A 3000:1 static contrast ratio, 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour and 178°/178° viewing angles are specified. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a colour gamut of 90% Adobe RGB, 90% DCI-P3 and 115% sRGB plus a 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. Basic HDR10 support is included, allowing the screen to respond to HDR content with 10-bit colour processing. But not requiring the high brightness, local dimming or a generous gamut that defines a true HDR experience.
The monitor has its peak of blue light shifted to less energetic wavelengths (TÜV Rheinland certified hardware solution), with additional Low Blue Light (LBL) settings included to aid relaxing viewing. MSI refers to this as ‘Less Blue Light Pro’. A 1ms MPRT response time is specified using the strobe backlight setting. The stand offers tilt as the only ergonomic flexibility, but it can be detached to reveal 75 x 75mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The ports face downwards and include; a DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack. 2-system PiP/PbP is supported.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$300 USD.
