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MSI MSI MAG 274CF E20 – Specs & Features Monitor
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27″ MSI MAG 274CF E20 – Specs & Features

At its core, the MSI MAG 274CF E20 uses a VA panel offering 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p and a 48 Hz - 200 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
27 in, VA, 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 200 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
3500 : 1
3500

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 3500 : 1 contrast is well above typical IPS panels
  • 118 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
  • Backed by 3 years standard limited warranty
  • VA panel gives deeper native blacks than typical IPS panels
  • 100 x 100 mm VESA mount compatibility works with third-party arms and stands
  • Low blue light and/or flicker-free modes support longer viewing comfort
  • 3 combined HDMI/DisplayPort inputs support multiple sources
Cons
  • 81 ppi / 32 ppcm is on the low side for sharp text at typical desk distance
  • Stand has no height adjustment
  • Stand doesn’t swivel or pivot
  • No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
  • No listed built-in speakers
  • No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse

Score & Ratings

7/10 Great
Design
7
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
6
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand MSI
Series MAG
Model MAG 274CF E20
Model Alias MAG274CFE20
Full Product Name MSI MAG 274CF E20
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type 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 Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer 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 11
Specification Value
Screen Size 27 in
Exact Diagonal 685.891 mm (27.00 in)
Radius of Curvature 1500 mm (59.06 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 597.888 mm (23.54 in)
Active Display Height 336.312 mm (13.24 in)
Display Area 90.15 % (percent)
Panel Type VA
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.8 cm / 23.5" 61.3 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 36.4 cm 14.3" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p
Pixel Density 81 ppi / 32 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

1920×1080 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 2.1 MP — 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
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 3500 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
sRGB Coverage 118 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 94%
Adobe RGB Coverage 91 %
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 200 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 200 Hz
MPRT Response Time 0.5 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive-Sync VESA AdaptiveSync
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 2.0
HDMI Bandwidth 53 kHz - 221.2 kHz
HDMI CEC Yes
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.2
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 11
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Swivel Adjustment No
Portrait Mode No
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 4
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 613.46 mm x 438.28 mm x 249.76 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 613.46 mm x 363.59 mm x 76.59 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 3.34 kg (7.36 lbs)
Stand Depth 249.76 mm (9.83 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
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; Gaming Assistance; HDR Ready; Rapid VA; Wide Color Gamut
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 684 mm x 439 mm x 156 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 684 mm (26.93 in)
Package Height 439 mm (17.28 in)
Package Depth 156 mm (6.14 in)
Package Weight 5.5 kg (12.13 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 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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