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MAG 274QF

Released January 2025

MSI's budget 27-inch 1440p Rapid IPS gaming monitor at 180 Hz, for PC gamers who want a QHD upgrade for little money.

Size: 27″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 109
Panel: IPS
Refresh: 180 Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

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Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 27″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 109 pixels per inch
Panel: IPS
Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 0.5 ms
Brightness (typical): 250 nits
Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
Colour range: 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage: 95%
Shape: Flat
Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Colour depth: 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage: 100% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage: 93% (CIE 1976 coverage)
HDR detail: HDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail: 0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum), 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range: 48–180 Hz (FreeSync)
Viewing angles: 178° / 178°
Pixel pitch: 0.2331 × 0.2331 mm

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C charging: None
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
DisplayPort detail: DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2), HDCP 2.3
Audio out: Headphone out

Design

Stand adjusts: Tilt
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 4.7 kg
Tilt: −5° to 20°
VESA pattern: 100 × 100 mm
Size with stand: 613.5 × 249.7 × 438.5 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand: 613.5 × 62.1 × 362.5 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand: 4.2 kg

Power and support

Power use: 26 W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy class: F
Power supply: Internal, 100–240 V
Warranty: 3 years
In the box: DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide

Pros and cons

Pros

2560 × 1440 at 180 Hz with 0.5 ms grey-to-grey response and FreeSync
95% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage
Light at 4.7 kg with its stand

Cons

Stand only tilts
250 nits SDR and only HDR Ready
HDMI 2.0b ports are limited to 144 Hz at 1440p; no USB or speakers

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
ASUSProArt Display PA278CGRV	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	144 Hz	350 nits	400	96 W	Dec 2025
Dell27 Plus QHD USB-C (S2725DC)	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	144 Hz	350 nits	–	65 W	Sept 2025
Dell27 Plus QHD Monitor (S2725DSM)	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	144 Hz	350 nits	–	–	Sept 2025

Sources

Photo: storage-asset.msi.com

MSI MAG 274QF — Opposite front angled view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 274QF — Side profile: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 274QF — Rear view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery

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