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MSI MSI 271KRAW18 – Full Specifications Monitor
RATED
Great
7.2/10

27″ MSI 271KRAW18 – Full Specifications

Built around an IPS panel, the MSI 271KRAW18 runs at 5120 x 2880 pixels with a 48 Hz - 180 Hz / AI Dual mode / 5K @ 180 Hz / QHD @ 330 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2026
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Display
27 in, IPS, 5120 x 2880 pixels
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 180 Hz / AI Dual mode / 5K @ 180 Hz / QHD @ 330 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • G-Sync give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
  • Built-in USB hub adds convenient peripheral connectivity
  • Stand offers 110 mm (4.33 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
  • 98 % DCI-P3 coverage is published for the panel
Cons
  • No listed built-in speakers
  • Brightness is not published in the available specifications

Score & Ratings

7.2/10 Great
Design
7
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
6
Model Information 10
Specification Value
Brand MSI
Series MPG
Model 271KRAW18
Full Product Name MSI MPG 271KRAW18
Model Year 2026
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 and White
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 13
Specification Value
Screen Size 27 in
Exact Diagonal 685.985 mm (27.01 in)
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 596.16 mm (23.47 in)
Active Display Height 335.34 mm (13.20 in)
Display Area 86.88 %
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type Mini LED
Quantum Dot Yes
3D Support No
Screen Coating Glossy / Local dimming zones - 2304 / Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time)

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.6 cm / 23.5" 33.5 cm 13.2"
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 5120 x 2880 pixels
Pixel Density 218 ppi / 85 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.117 mm (0.00 in)

Resolution at a Glance

5120×2880 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 14.7 MP — 7.1× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 11
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Peak Brightness 1400 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support Display / HDR 1400
DCI-P3 Coverage 98 %
Uniformity Compensation Yes
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 9
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 330 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 180 Hz / AI Dual mode / 5K @ 180 Hz / QHD @ 330 Hz
Adaptive-Sync Yes
NVIDIA G-Sync Yes
Crosshair Yes
AI Gaming Features
Yes
Console Mode Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 16
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1
HDMI Version 2.1
HDMI CEC Yes
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 2.1
DisplayPort Bandwidth UHBR20
USB-C Video Input Yes
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
Display Stream Compression Yes
USB-C Data Speed 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery 98 W
USB-A Ports
2
USB-B Upstream Yes
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-A2DisplayPortHeadphone3
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 30 °
Right Swivel 30 °
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Portrait Mode Yes
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 613.1 mm x 400.85 mm x 202.38 mm
Dimensions Without Stand 613.1 mm x 375.31 mm x 68.77 mm
Weight With Stand 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs)
Stand Depth 202.38 mm (7.97 in)
RGB Lighting Yes
Power & Operating Conditions 10
Specification Value
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Operating Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °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 12
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Thermal Management Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Monitor Management Software Yes
OSD Software Yes
On-Screen Display Yes
Screen Split Yes
Uniformity Mode Yes
AI Visual Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features AI Menu; AI Navigator; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Options; Frameless Design; Game Mode; Gaming Intelligence App; Halo Dimming; M-Color Mode; Navi Key (5-way Joystick Navigator); Night Vision; Optix Scope; Rapid IPS; Ventilator; Wide Color Gamut
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 4
Specification Value
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 1400
RoHS Yes
FCC Yes
WEEE Yes
Included Accessories 4
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
USB-C Cable USB Type-C cable
USB Upstream Cable USB Type-B to Type-A cable
Packaging Information 4
Specification Value
Package Width 905 mm (35.63 in)
Package Height 470 mm (18.50 in)
Package Depth 195 mm (7.68 in)
Package Weight 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 49% less power than the average we track in this category.

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