Gigabyte M27Q 27-inch
Score: 79/100
MSI MAG 274CXF 27-inch Curved
Score: 79/100Rankings
A 27-inch IPS QHD monitor delivering 180 Hz refresh, 1 ms MPRT response and built-in KVM/USB-C features, suited for gamers and creators who need decent color accuracy.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hz | 280 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 ms | 0.5 msbest |
— | 300 nitsbest | |
— | 4,000best | |
95 % | 123.3 %best | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | IPS | Rapid VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 280 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 1 ms | 0.5 ms |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 95 % | 123.3 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Port | true | false |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the M27Q Advanced for delivering a strong balance of high refresh rates, color accuracy and unique KVM/USB-C functionality, while noting modest HDR performance and the external power brick.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's value, vibrant colors, ergonomic stand and KVM feature, but report panel lottery issues, limited HDR impact and occasional power-cycling glitches.
“"Great value for the performance"”
“"KVM functionality is a game-changer"”
“Best monitor ever even for a crumbed one”
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.
