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MSI MSI MPG 272QRF X36 – Specs & Features Monitor
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27″ MSI MPG 272QRF X36 – Specs & Features

The MSI MPG 272QRF X36 is an 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p IPS monitor rated for a 1 Hz - 360 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2026
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Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
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Refresh Rate
1 Hz - 360 Hz
1 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m²
400 cd
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 130 mm (5.12 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
  • 119 % sRGB coverage is published for the panel
Cons
  • No listed built-in speakers

Score & Ratings

7.4/10 Great
Design
8
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
9
Connectivity
6
Model Information 13
Specification Value
Brand MSI
Model MPG 272QRF X36
Full Product Name MSI MPG 272QRF X36
Model Year 2026
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Monitor Category Gaming Monitor
Market Position High-End 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 685.8 mm (27.00 in)
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 595.968 mm (23.46 in)
Active Display Height 335.232 mm (13.20 in)
Display Area 85.21 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / 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" 61.4 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.5 cm 13.2" 38.2 cm 15" (overall)
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 (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 15
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 400 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 500 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 119 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 90%
Adobe RGB Coverage 91 %
Color Adjustment 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 4
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 360 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 1 Hz - 360 Hz
NVIDIA G-Sync Supported
Console Mode Yes
Ports & Connectivity 10
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.1
HDMI Bandwidth 216.22 kHz - 576 kHz
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
DisplayPort Bandwidth HBR3
USB-A Ports
3
USB-B Upstream 1× USB-B
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-A3DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera Yes
Ergonomics & Stand 16
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 130 mm
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm (5.12 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 4
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 614.3 mm x 422.2 mm x 227.9 mm
Dimensions Without Stand 614.3 mm x 381.7 mm x 75.1 mm
Weight With Stand 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs)
Stand Depth 227.9 mm (8.97 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 12
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
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Operating Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F
Operating Humidity 10 % - 85 %
Operating Altitude 3657.6 m / 12000 ft
Storage Temperature -25 °C - 55 °C / -13 °F - 131 °F
Storage Humidity 5 % - 93 %
Storage Altitude 12192 m / 40000 ft
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 5
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features Aspect Ratio Options; Color Customization; HDR Ready; Light Sensor; Wide Color Gamut
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI 2.1 cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
USB Upstream Cable USB Micro-B to Type-A Cable
Packaging Information 4
Specification Value
Package Width 850 mm (33.46 in)
Package Height 475 mm (18.70 in)
Package Depth 148 mm (5.83 in)
Package Weight 9.9 kg (21.83 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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