It is no big news that the three major motherboard manufacturers jumped into the screen market and made their own e-sports screens. As manufacturers pay more and more attention to this market, the products can also be said to be varied, which often makes players dazzled and do not know how to buy. However, sometimes, the clues can be seen from the product model, and the features can be seen at a glance. For example, the MSI Optix MAG272CQR to be unpacked this time, from the model, we can know that the screen size is "27" inches, and it is still the "2" generation product, and there are curved "C" urved, 2560 x 1440. W"Q"HD resolution, "R"GB lighting, these features!

MSI Optix MAG272CQR monitor out-of-the-box assembly and appearance introduction

From the model point of view, MAG272CQR is a descendant of MAG271CQR. Comparing the specifications of the two, the former has improved in terms of color gamut, color depth and refresh rate; the interface has also been upgraded from USB2.0 to USB 3.2, and There is one more Type C interface; and there are more display technologies such as HDR Ready and Night Vision, which can be said to be a comprehensive upgrade.

In terms of panels, the BAV16WS-7 "self-destruction" directly on the specification sheet this time uses a VA panel supplied by Samsung, with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 WQHD and a 1500R model>1500R model>1500R model>1500R model ">1500R Model">1500R Model">1500R Model">1500R Model">1500R Model">The curvature of 1500R. In terms of color, the color depth is native 8bits, which can reach 10bits color by 2FRC dithering, and advertised With 90% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB color gamut performance.

As an e-sports screen, the MAG272CQR naturally has a high refresh rate of 165Hz and an ultra-low latency of 1ms. With AMD FreeSync anti-tearing technology, it must give players a good experience in e-sports games. However, it should be noted that the screen itself does not have a built-in speaker, and players need to purchase it by themselves.

Before use, you need to combine the bracket with the base, then install it from the back of the screen, and lock the two screws included to fix it. The stent of MAG272CQR is hairline treated and has thread-embedding perforations in the central part. The base uses a four-point support and is curved so that it doesn't take up much desk space.

In terms of appearance, the MAG272CQR adopts a three-narrow frame design, with a matte frame at the bottom, and the MSI logo in the middle has been matte-finished, making it low-key and handsome. And there is a button on the bottom left and right, respectively the power button and the Macro Key shortcut button.

Compared with the simple front, the back of the MAG272CQR looks varied. In addition to the classic shield in the upper left corner and the five-way rocker in the lower left corner, a streamlined shape is also made from the upper right to the middle left, and it has a mirror circuit pattern design.

The I/O interface of MAG272CQR adopts the configuration, and provides two HDMI 2.0b, one DisplayPort 1.2a, and one Type C interface to transmit display images. For USB expansion, it provides a USB 3.2 Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 model">Gen1 Type-B connection Computer, two Type-A for expansion. However, using HDMI for connection, the update rate can only be up to 144 Hz, and if you want to go up to 165 Hz, you need to use the DP interface.

1500R curved, ergonomic stand

The MAG272CQR has a curved screen that is often equipped with a game screen, in order to allow players to be more immersed in the game screen. The 1500R curvature means that the screen is curved with a radius of 1.5 meters, and it also means that the best viewing range is within 1.5 meters.

The MAG272CQR also has an ergonomic stand commonly found on gaming screens, and supports height adjustment from 0mm to 130mm and tilt adjustment from +20° to -5° up and down, allowing players to adjust to the most comfortable height and angle. In addition, there is a telescopic headphone holder on the left side of the screen, which is convenient for players to place headphones.

WQHD resolution, 90% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB color gamut performance, HDR Ready

MSI Optix MAG272CQR uses a VA panel made by Samsung, and has a WQHD resolution of 2560*1440. The color gamut is advertised as 90% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB. It is enough for general scenes such as documents, audio and video, and games.

The author remakes the scene of the film "OPPO: The Origin" as a demonstration, and judges the color performance of the MAG272CQR when the film resolution is 4K, HDR is turned off, and the parameters are all preset at the factory. The following pictures are retaken by A6400 and are for reference only.

In terms of color performance, the MAG272CQR will tend to be flat. Taking the scene of hummingbirds taking honey as an example, the color of the flowers will be more pink and white, and the color of the leaves will be light green. The same is true for underwater scenes, where details on the rock surface are eaten away and there is less layering. However, the details of the dark parts of the VA panel are very clear, whether it is the spots of the sea lizard or the potholes in the molten rock, all of which are well restored.

At the same time, MAG272CQR has HDR Ready certification. When watching or playing HDR-supporting videos and games, the HDR function can be turned on, allowing users to obtain pictures with wider colors and higher dynamic contrast. more realistic and vivid.

Taking the close-up of the tracer at the beginning of the game "Evil Castle 3 Remake" as an example, we can see that although the details of the black coat under the VA panel are good, once compared with the picture after turning on HDR, no matter the overall environment , Tracer's hideous skin tone is more realistic, in contrast, without HDR turned on, there is a white fog as a whole, and neither the atmosphere nor the horror is in the same grade.

165Hz high refresh rate, FreeSync tear-proof technology

MAG272CQR has a high refresh rate of 165Hz and a response time of 1ms, which can meet the requirements of users with high frame rate, and supports FreeSync to ensure smooth screen without tearing. In actual testing with AMD Radeon FreeSync Oasis, FreeSync and HDR modes can be turned on, but FreeSync 2 HDR is not certified.

For NVIDIA users, although the MAG272CQR is not certified for G-Sync and is not on the support list, it is still possible to force G-Sync to be enabled from the settings. And running the NVIDIA pendulum test, the G-Sync function does turn on, but there's still some slight tearing.

■ OSD menu list with GAMING OSD on computer side for easy setting

The menu buttons of the MAG272CQR are all integrated into the five-way switch at the rear. The two buttons at the bottom are the power button and the Macro Key shortcut button. There are no other extra buttons on the fuselage, which can be said to be very simple.

The OSD menu of the in-screen key provides basic settings, such as scene switching, opening of eye protection mode and FreeSync, and parameter adjustment such as brightness contrast. MSI's exclusive night vision mode can also be turned on in the OSD, which can help players adjust the brightness in darker scenes.

The control program GAMING OSD on the computer side needs to be connected to USB before it can be opened. In addition to the same content as the internal key OSD menu, it can also perform split window, RGB lighting effect settings, load different display settings for different games, and set the shortcut selection of Macro Key buttons. Wait.

MYSTIC LIGHT lighting effect setting, colorful backlight

There is a set of RGB lighting effects on the back of MAG272CQR, which can be set from MYSTIC LIGHT in GAMING OSD. There are a total of 11 different lighting effects to choose from in the settings, and you can also customize the color of 9 lamp beads individually.

It is a pity that the RGB lighting effect behind the MAG272CQR cannot adjust the brightness, and there is no real-time preview function in the MYSTIC LIGHT software. To know the actual effect, the player must get up and actually check it behind the screen.

MSI Optix MAG272CQR Summary

The specifications of the MSI Optix MAG272CQR have WQHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 90% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB color gamut performance. It is a mid-to-high-end specification for gaming monitors. The actual performance is also in line with expectations.

As an e-sports screen, the common functions such as bracket adjustment, curved screen, HDR display, RGB lighting effect, tear-proof technology, etc. MAG272CQR are all available. Players with multi-functional requirements can consider this screen. , but it should be noted that the included bracket cannot be rotated, and the screen does not have a built-in speaker, so you have to purchase it yourself.