RATED
Great
7.4/10
27″ MSI MAG 276QP42 – Specs & Features
The MSI MAG 276QP42 pairs an IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p resolution and a 48 Hz - 425 Hz / Overclock - 425 Hz refresh range.
MSI●Monitor
Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 425 Hz / Overclock - 425 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m²
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- VESA AdaptiveSync Display 420Hz give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
- Stand offers 110 mm (4.33 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
- 127.5 % sRGB coverage is published for the panel
Cons
- No listed built-in speakers
Score & Ratings
7.4/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | MAG |
| Model | MAG 276QP42 |
| Full Product Name | MSI MAG 276QP42 |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 685.655 mm (26.99 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) |
| Active Display Height | 336.15 mm (13.23 in) |
| Display Area | 90.09 % |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (0.01 in) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 1000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | Display / HDR 400 |
| sRGB Coverage | 127.5 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98.1 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 94.3 % |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 425 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 425 Hz / Overclock - 425 Hz |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
16
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 28 ° |
| Right Swivel | 28 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 614.6 mm x 400 mm x 215 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614.6 mm x 362.3 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 5.53 kg (12.19 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 3.46 kg (7.63 lbs) |
| Stand Width | 235.4 mm (9.27 in) |
| Stand Depth | 215 mm (8.46 in) |
Power & Operating Conditions
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric Current | 3.42 A |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C - 40 °C / 50 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI Navigator; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Options; Game Mode; Optix Scope; Rapid IPS; Wide Color Gamut |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
| VESA AdaptiveSync | Display 420Hz |
| RoHS | Yes |
| BSMI | Yes |
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
Reviews
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