MSI Optix G272QPF 27" Black 2023
A 27-inch QHD Rapid IPS panel delivers sharp visuals with a 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, while G-Sync compatibility eliminates screen tearing for fluid gameplay. Its fully adjustable stand (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) and HDR readiness make it practical for extended work sessions. Best suited for competitive gamers wanting smooth motion, plus office users who need an ergonomic high-resolution display.
About This Monitor
A 27-inch QHD Rapid IPS panel delivers sharp visuals with a 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, while G-Sync compatibility eliminates screen tearing for fluid gameplay. Its fully adjustable stand (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) and HDR readiness make it practical for extended work sessions. Best suited for competitive gamers wanting smooth motion, plus office users who need an ergonomic high-resolution display.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 2560x1440
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 170
- Response time ms 1
- Adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
- HDR HDR Ready
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 8.8 kg / 19.4 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Optix G272QPF 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | BenQ DesignVue PD3226G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 44.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120x2160 | 7680x2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 4K |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 170 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 120 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Optix G272QPF 27" | 37.9 | 16.1 | 68.8 | 72.9 | 28.5 | 77.6 | 81.1 | 59.4 | 75.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 68.6 | 99.6 | 97.4 | 0 | 90.3 | 96.1 | 87.8 | 97.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 97.3 | 73.6 | 99.6 | 97.4 | 0 | 72.1 | 88.3 | 99.1 | 97.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 86.6 | 98.2 | 97.4 | 75.5 | 72.1 | 57 | 99.1 | 97.7 |
| BenQ DesignVue PD3226G Compare | 93.4 | 82.1 | 88.2 | 86.7 | 0 | 90.3 | 74.9 | 97.8 | 57.1 |
Usage Scores
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