Gigabyte GS27FC
Score: 73/100
MSI MAG 274CXF 27-inch Curved
Score: 79/100Rankings
The MSI MAG 274CXF is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor that delivers an ultra-high 280 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response for esports, with strong contrast and wide color coverage, but it lacks ergonomic adjustments and true HDR performance.
A 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor offering a native 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms MPRT response and HDR Ready support, but with limited ergonomic adjustments and modest brightness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hz | 280 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 ms | 0.5 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000 | 4,000best | |
108 % | 123.3 %best | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Panel Type | VA | Rapid VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 280 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 1 ms | 0.5 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 4000 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 108 % | 123.3 % |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 18 W | 21 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GS27FC for its outstanding contrast, accurate colors and ultra-fast response, noting deep blacks and low input lag, while calling out the weak overdrive and backlight strobe artifacts.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play simplicity, aggressive price-to-performance ratio and immersive curved display, but complain about the limited ergonomics and stand stability.
“"Plug and play" - Newegg”
“"Great price for a person on a budget with great features" - Newegg”
“"Games look amazing" - Newegg”
Professional reviewers praise its 280 Hz refresh, rapid VA panel and high contrast, while noting the lack of G-Sync, limited ergonomics and only HDR Ready certification.
Users love the speed and immersion, calling it "Best monitor ever even for a crumbed one," but complain about early hardware failures and missing ergonomic features.
