MSI G273QF 165Hz WQHD IPS model
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A 27″ 2560 x 1440 (WQHD or 1440p) IPS-type panel is employed, more specifically based on the AUO M270DAN08.2 AHVA panel which MSI refers to as ‘Rapid IPS’. This is accompanied by a 165Hz refresh rate, with Adaptive-Sync support including Nvidia’s ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ and AMD FreeSync. With a 48 – 165HZ VRR range, plus LFC. A light matte anti-glare screen surface is used and a 1000:1 static contrast is specified alongside 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. True 8-bit colour is supported and a flicker-free WLED backlight is used, offering a colour gamut of 93% DCI-P3 (125% sRGB) and a 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, which as usual isn’t a figure you should pay too much attention to. An ‘MPRT’ strobe backlight setting is included as an alternative to Adaptive-Sync. The stand offers tilt as the only ergonomic flexibility, with 100 x 100mm VESA holes included for alternative mounting. The ports face downwards and include; DP 1.2a, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack and DC power input (external ‘power brick’).
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$350 USD (£350). The G273QPF is available in some regions, including a fully adjustable stand with square base but otherwise similar to this model.
