MSI MAG 274QPF E20 200Hz QHD IPS model
As an Amazon Associate and Newegg Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the “Buy” button at the bottom of this post. Where possible, you'll be redirected to your nearest store. Further information on supporting our work.27″ QHD IPS models remain attractive for their versatility, including for gaming. The MSI MAG 274QPF E20 provides a bit of a boost from the 165Hz – 180Hz capability typically found on ‘base tier’ gaming models, instead opting for 200Hz support. The monitor has a simple homely look with plenty of dark matte plastics. The top and side bezels are dual-stage, with slim panel border flush with the rest of the screen plus thin hard plastic outer part. The OSD (On Screen Display) is controlled by a joystick at the rear of the screen, towards the right side as viewed from the front.
A 27″ 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) IPS panel is used with support for up to 200Hz. Adaptive-Sync also features, allowing VRR technologies such as Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync to be used with 48 – 200Hz VRR range plus LFC. Other aspects of the specification include a matte anti-glare screen surface, 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) colour. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 300 cd/m² (~400 cd/m² HDR peak) typical maximum luminance and 95% DCI-P3 (92% Adobe RGB, 124% sRGB) colour gamut. Basic HDR10 support is offered with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, allowing the screen to use 10-bit colour processing and use its reasonably wide gamut effectively. Though it doesn’t require high brightness by HDR standards and no local dimming is specified. A ‘0.5ms min’ grey to grey response time is specified. The included stand attaches centrally and can be removed to reveal provision for alternative 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. The stand is fully adjustable, including 130mm (5.12 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), DP 1.4 (with DSC), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C (15W PD, DP Alt Mode) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed ~$220 USD.
